I’ve heard the term cardiac calcium scoring. What is it?
Cardiac calcium scoring uses a CT scan to check for calcium buildup on the walls of the coronary arteries. This test can be used to check for early stages of heart disease. Physicians may recommend this test for patients who have risk factors for heart disease, such as family history or diabetes, but present no clinical symptoms.
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