Coronary Artery Calcifications on CT Scans

Findings
The CT scans demonstrate calcification in the right coronary artery and left anterior descending artery.
Discussion
Calcification in the coronary arteries is diagnostic of atherosclerosis. Electron beam CT is used specifically to identify and quantify coronary artery calcification. The exam allows a coronary calcification score to be obtained, which is a predictor of the extent of coronary artery disease.


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