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babylonsister

(171,102 posts) Fri Apr 26, 2024, 10:33 AM Apr 26

CT Cardiac Calcium Scoring Test... [View all]

Hi, all. My PCP recommended I get one of these scans to check for blockages in my heart arteries due to my higher-than-normal cholesterol numbers and age, I suspect. $100 out-of-pocket, but I suppose worth it to find out if I have any blockages that I could then get treated.
Has anyone ever had this scan? Was it worth it? I'm scheduled for next month.
Thanks for any replies.

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CT Cardiac Calcium Scoring Test... [View all] babylonsister Apr 26 OP

I've had it. Gives a certain peace of mind. It is Polly Hennessey Apr 26 #1

I just had it done. Irish_Dem Apr 26 #2

Consider radiation exposure vs benefit LetsGetSmartAboutIt Apr 26 #3

I'm an ex CT tech and most scans are done with a "Lo Dose". Very minimal exposure FYI. mitch96 Apr 26 #7

Thanks for including the image! wackadoo wabbit Apr 27 #8

If you google "coronary calcium images" you will see a bunch more "white stuff". I did a scan on a mitch96 Apr 27 #9

It is a non-invasive test, and provides a data point JohnSJ Apr 26 #4

ONLY about 15 minutes vapor2 Apr 26 #5

I survived a massive heart attack at 60 which has probably cut my chances to live until 70 by a lot Cheezoholic Apr 26 #6

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