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Other Names for a Coronary Calcium Scan
- Calcium scan test
- Cardiac CT for calcium scoring
Some people refer to coronary calcium scans by the name of the machine used to take pictures of the heart:
- Electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) or electron beam tomography (EBT)
- Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT)
Clinical trials are research studies that explore whether a medical strategy, treatment, or device is safe and effective for humans. To find clinical trials that are currently underway for Coronary Calcium Scan, visit www.clinicaltrials.gov.
February 6, 2013
Researchers find gene variant linked to aortic valve disease
A newly identified genetic variant doubles the risk of calcium buildup in the heart’s aortic valve. Calcium buildup is the most common cause of aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the aortic valve that can lead to heart failure, stroke, and sudden cardiac death.
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