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Will a regular chest ct scan provide the same level of detail as a calcium score (cac) scan? or would getting a cac scan in lieu of regular ct provide same diagnostic quality and the calcium score?
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No: Coronary artery calcification can be seen on a regular chest CT scan but can't be scored. It is a marker of arteriosclerosis and coronary artery disease however. Neither test will demonstrate actual blockages within the coronary arteries. A coronary angiogram is needed for that purpose.
Answered 2/27/2021
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