Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) can be used to measure the amount of calcium in the coronary arteries. Calcium is an elemental part of the body's response to the cycle of inflammation, damage, and repair that results in atherosclerotic plaque. Calcium scores indicate whether a person has calcium-laden plaque in the coronary arteries.
Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and electron beam computed
tomography (EBCT) can be used to measure the amount of calcium in
the coronary arteries. Calcium is an elemental part of the body's
response to the cycle of inflammation,...
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Dr. Anthony Komaroff answered:Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) can be used to measure the amount of calcium in the coronary arteries. Calcium is an elemental part of the body's response to the cycle of inflammation, damage, and repair that results in atherosclerotic plaque. Calcium scores indicate whether a person has calcium-laden plaque in the coronary arteries.Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) can be used to measure the amount of calcium in the coronary arteries. Calcium is an elemental part of the body's response to the cycle of inflammation,... More
