What Is A Coronary Calcium Scan?

How do you prepare for a Coronary Calcium Scan?
Why is a Coronary Calcium Scan performed?
What can you expect during a Coronary Calcium Scan?
What is the followup like for a Coronary Calcium Scan?
What are the potential risks for a Coronary Calcium Scan?
Are there related tests to a Coronary Calcium Scan?
A coronary calcium score may be used alongside other diagnostic procedures to determine your level of heart health with the utmost accuracy. Other tests which may be recommended include stress tests, echocardiogram, or ECG. In some cases, a coronary CT angiography or cardiac angiogram may be called for as well.