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Is a calcium screening a better test then an echocardiogram?
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No: An echocardiogram is a very useful test giving lots of valuable information. The calcium score is basically useless to the doctor and says nothing about the function of your heart.
Answered 9/17/2013
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Depends on what: You are looking for.... For diagnosis of asymptomatic coronary disease coronary calcium screening is the gold standard.
Answered 9/22/2013
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