Procedure
A quick CT scan that measures calcium in the heart's arteries, which helps estimate heart disease risk.
Also called: calcium score, heart scan, cardiac ct, cac score
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about coronary calcium scan and what is right for you.
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