Cardiac calcium scans can identify and quantify the amount of calcium deposits in your coronary arteries. Calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, of course, indicate the presence of coronary artery disease.
Over the years, these scans have been controversial among physicians. But the medical science behind them, and the appropriate ways of interpreting them, now have become much clearer.
Here's what you need to know about calcium scans - what they are, what they are good for, and whether you ought to consider having one.
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I am working on the theory that the calcium build up is due to a magnesium deficiency which does not necessarily show up in serum blood tests. Currently just started to take magnesium to see if this is true.
Is anyone looking at a cross reference between Calcium deposition and Compliance?
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As I have Type 2 diabetes for over 11 years I am automatically placed in the high risk category for developing heart disease. And, as my A1c is 5.8, my HDLs have always been between 50&80 (currently it is 80), and I have no heart disease in my family I never took the situation seriously. I finally told my doctor that my heart beat fluctuates wildly quite often and after wearing the Holter Device for 24 hours, was sent to a cardiologist for further testing. After taking 2 heart-related tests, one of which was a “calcium score” where my score was “zero” I wonder why I am blessed to NOT be developing CAD. I will have in the future Congestive Heart Failure, but that, from what I have read, is not related to, or a complication of Type 2.
Anyone else have Type 2 and NO CAD?
There are at least three studies proving that statins have no effect on the progression of calcium scores. So a high calcium score is NOT an indication for statin prescription.