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What is a coronary artery calcium scan?

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What is a coronary artery calcium scan?

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A coronary artery calcium scan measures the amount of calcium buildup in the coronary arteries. In this video, Merle Myerson, MD, Director of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention with Bassett Medical Center explains why you should know these numbers.

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