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Docs can you explain what is a coronary calcium scan?
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CT scan: A coronary calcium scan is a test that looks for specks of calcium in the walls of the coronary (heart) arteries. These specks of calcium are called calcifications. The patient is put in a ct scanner and images are obtained of the heart. A score is given based on the amount of calcium detected in the coronary arteries. The score is helpful in assessing the risk of heart attacks.
Answered 7/15/2018
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Calcium score: After ct scan of the heart, a physician looks at all of the calcium in the coronary arteries and uses software to calculate a total calcium score. This can give some idea as to the extent of coronary disease and your risk of events in the future. It is important to note that coronary plaques can be calcified, non calcified, or mixed. Calcified plaques tend to be more stable and less vulnerable.
Answered 7/15/2018
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