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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. Heart disease could be prevented with this one simple test - AOL

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   A calcium score of zero indicates no coronary calcium and places the individual at a very low risk for heart disease. A calcium score greater than 400 indicates a high risk of heart disease ...

4. Hypercalcaemia - Wikipedia

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   Even if small amounts are ingested over long periods of time, the prolonged high levels of calcium ions have large negative effects on the animals. [30] The issues these animals experience are muscle weakness, and calcification of blood vessels, heart valves, liver, kidneys, and other soft tissues, which eventually can lead to death. [30]

5. 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]

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

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   The American Heart Association calls it a CAC test, short for coronary artery calcium. By providing a “calcium score” based on the level of calcium buildup in your coronary arteries, a CAC ...

7. 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 ...

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. What is a coronary calcium scan and is it worth it? 5 things ...

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   Coronary Calcium Scans are an important tool is measuring your heart health. Though it's not covered by insurance, here's 5 reasons you should get one