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2. Coronary CT calcium scan - Wikipedia

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   A coronary CT calcium scan is a computed tomography (CT) scan of the heart for the assessment of severity of coronary artery disease.Specifically, it looks for calcium deposits in atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries that can narrow arteries and increase the risk of heart attack. [1]

3. This Is the #1 Sign of Coronary Calcification, According to ...

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   “[A coronary calcium scan] is a low-dose, low-cost, CT scan of the chest that allows us to quantify the amount of calcium in the arteries that feed the heart muscle,” Dr. Postalian says ...

4. Cardiac imaging - Wikipedia

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   A coronary CT calcium scan is a computed tomography (CT) scan of the heart for the assessment of severity of coronary artery disease. Specifically, it looks for calcium deposits in the coronary arteries that can narrow arteries and increase the risk of heart attack. [17]

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

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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

6. 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.

7. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   Treatment options for coronary artery disease include: Changes to your lifestyle habits. Low-dose aspirin therapy. Beta-blockers. Nitroglycerin. Statins and other cholesterol-lowering drugs ...