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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. 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]

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Can shoulder pain be a sign of a heart attack? Here's what ...

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   Why a coronary calcium scan could prevent a future heart attack. In many ways, Tony’s story parallels mine, up to a point. We both shared the same philosophy about exercise as a “cure-all ...

7. Electron beam computed tomography - Wikipedia

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   The major medical application for which this design technology was invented in the 1980s was for imaging the human heart, specifically to detect coronary calcium. [1] The heart never stops moving, and some important structures, such as arteries, move several times their diameter during each heartbeat. Rapid imaging is therefore important to ...