Coronary Calcium Scan
How do you know whether your heart is healthy? If your doctor believes you have cardiovascular disease or if you’re at high risk, they may recommend a screening test. Here are six common tests for cardiovascular disease that your healthcare provider might recommend.
Cardiovascular disease, in many cases, is a silent disease. You may not realize you have it until you develop your first heart attack or episode of chest pain. However, there is a non-invasive test that can tell you what your risk is. It’s called a coronary calcium scan, but should you get one?
How do you know whether you’re at high risk of heart disease? Cardiologists at UT Southwestern, based on recent research, describe five tests that more accurately predict the risk of cardiovascular disease.
