Thu, Jun-22-17, 03:41
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Plan: P:E/DDF
Stats: 225/150/169
BF:45%/28%/25%
Progress: 134%
Location: NC
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A CAC is:
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Coronary calcium scans use a special X-ray test called computed tomography (CT) to check for the buildup of calcium in plaque on the walls of the arteries of the heart. This test is used to check for heart disease in an early stage and to determine how severe it is. Coronary calcium scans are also called cardiac calcium scoring.
The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. Normally, the coronary arteries do not contain calcium. Calcium in the coronary arteries may be a sign of coronary artery disease (CAD).
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Thread on it here: http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=471526
My last gynecologist check-up (a few years ago now) I asked about having a second bone density test and she said that the side effects of the Foasamax type drugs were so severe she no longer used them. So why do the test? If there was nothing to do about its results except eat well and continue weight-bearing exercise.  . So my doctor was one of the 5%. |