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Irish_Dem

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2. I just had it done.

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Fri Apr 26, 2024, 09:42 AM

Apr 2024

$99 out of pocket, yes.

Mine was valuable in that it showed virtually no blockage in my heart.
And a low probability of cardiac problems.

The cardiologist did it along with a heart ultrasound, because I have had abnormal EKGs and he wanted to rule out
serious problems. Both tests did rule out problems.

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CT Cardiac Calcium Scoring Test... [View all] babylonsister Apr 2024 OP

I've had it. Gives a certain peace of mind. It is Polly Hennessey Apr 2024 #1

I just had it done. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #2

Consider radiation exposure vs benefit LetsGetSmartAboutIt Apr 2024 #3

I'm an ex CT tech and most scans are done with a "Lo Dose". Very minimal exposure FYI. mitch96 Apr 2024 #7

Thanks for including the image! wackadoo wabbit Apr 2024 #8

If you google "coronary calcium images" you will see a bunch more "white stuff". I did a scan on a mitch96 Apr 2024 #9

It is a non-invasive test, and provides a data point JohnSJ Apr 2024 #4

ONLY about 15 minutes vapor2 Apr 2024 #5

I survived a massive heart attack at 60 which has probably cut my chances to live until 70 by a lot Cheezoholic Apr 2024 #6

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