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Frequently asked questions about using the 64 Slice for Calcium Scoring What is Calcium Scoring?

April 26, 2017calcium scoring slice

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Frequently asked questions about using the 64 Slice for Calcium Scoring What is Calcium Scoring?

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This is a non-invasive and painless screening for heart disease through the use of computed tomography (64-slice CT). The CT scan will detect a build up of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries (the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart), which is an indication that you may be at risk for a heart attack.