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What is a coronary artery calcium scan?

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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Up Next

  • How is the coronary calcium scan helping to treat patients?

  • How does the coronary calcium scan work?

  • How does a coronary calcium scan work?

  • What do the results of a coronary calcium scan mean?

  • What is a coronary calcium scan?

  • Who is a good candidate for coronary calcium scan?

  • Are there side effects to taking statins?

  • What is the difference between conventional and CT coronary angiography?

  • Does heart disease affect men and women in the same way?

  • What lifestyle changes should I make after a heart attack?

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