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Coronary Calcium Score: What CT Scans Reveal About Plaque Buildup in Your Arteries

Posted by: Alan Burity Vitulo in: Health and Medicine

18 Jan | 12:40 PM | 2

A coronary calcium score uses a quick CT scan to detect plaque buildup in heart arteries before symptoms appear. It's the most accurate way to assess heart attack risk for intermediate-risk adults.

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Coronary Calcium Score: What CT Scans Reveal About Plaque Buildup in Your Arteries

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