Coronary calcium

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Plaque build up in coronary arteries is a dangerous thing. It increases a person’s risk for heart attack or stroke. But methods for gauging that increased risk have come under fire following a study out of the U.S.

The CT scan gives physicians a glimpse at the coronary arteries. In particular, the build up of damaging plaque. Over time, that plaque will calcify.