Yale University: Is Coronary Artery Calcium Scan Right for You?
March 31, 2026
March 31, 2026
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 31 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Is a Coronary Artery Calcium Scan Right for You?
This risk-clarifying heart disease test can help guide statin decisions--but it's not perfect.
By Kathy Katella
If you have high cholesterol and are unsure whether you need a statin, a coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan may help clarify your risk. The test measures calcified plaque in the coron . . .
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Is a Coronary Artery Calcium Scan Right for You?
This risk-clarifying heart disease test can help guide statin decisions--but it's not perfect.
By Kathy Katella
If you have high cholesterol and are unsure whether you need a statin, a coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan may help clarify your risk. The test measures calcified plaque in the coron . . .