Calcium Score.
A CT scan that measures the amount of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. Expressed as an Agatston score. A score of zero suggests very low risk, while scores above 400 indicate significant coronary atherosclerosis.
Definition
What is calcium score?
A CT scan that measures the amount of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. Expressed as an Agatston score. A score of zero suggests very low risk, while scores above 400 indicate significant coronary atherosclerosis.
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