Simple heart scan may help identify patients at risk for premature death

Coronary artery calcification scans could help physicians identify patients at risk for premature death, a new study proposes. CAC is an x-ray test that looks for specks of calcium in the walls of the coronary arteries. These specks of calcium are called calcifications and are an early sign of coronary artery disease. Researchers collected and assessed CAC scores and risk factor data taken from 9,715 study participants between the years 1996 and 1999.

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