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2. Coronary CT calcium scan - Wikipedia

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   The tomographic slices of the heart are 3 millimeters thick and average about 50–60 slices from the coronary artery ostia to the inferior wall of the heart. The calcium score of every calcification in each coronary artery for all of the tomographic slices is then summed up to give the total coronary artery calcium score (CAC score). [9]

3. Cardiac imaging - Wikipedia

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   Specifically, it looks for calcium deposits in the coronary arteries that can narrow arteries and increase the risk of heart attack. [17] This severity can be presented as Agatston score or Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) score. The CAC score is an independent marker of risk for cardiac events, cardiac mortality, and all-cause mortality. [18]

4. New insights on heart disease and menopause - AOL

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   It's a CT scan that measures calcium in the arteries supplying blood to the heart, with a higher score indicating a greater risk of heart problems. "Think of the coronary arteries as a plumbing ...

5. Should I get a calcium score test? - AOL

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   By providing a “calcium score” based on the level of calcium buildup in your coronary arteries, a CAC test is used to help determine your risk of heart disease, heart attack, and/or stroke.

6. Hypercalcaemia - Wikipedia

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   Severe hypercalcaemia (above 15–16 mg/dL or 3.75–4 mmol/L) is considered a medical emergency: at these levels, coma and cardiac arrest can result. The high levels of calcium ions decrease the neuron membrane permeability to sodium ions, thus decreasing excitability, which leads to hypotonicity of smooth and striated muscle. This explains ...

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8. Coronary CT angiography - Wikipedia

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   Coronary CT angiography (CTA or CCTA) is the use of computed tomography (CT) angiography to assess the coronary arteries of the heart.The patient receives an intravenous injection of radiocontrast and then the heart is scanned using a high speed CT scanner, allowing physicians to assess the extent of occlusion in the coronary arteries, usually in order to diagnose coronary artery disease.

9. Healthy Actions: Let's talk about heart health; what's a ...

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   Let’s talk about how to keep our hearts healthy and a free screening offered by University Hospitals that determines your future heart attack risk. My expert for this month’s Healthy Actions ...