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Other Names for a Coronary Calcium Scan
- Calcium scan test
- Cardiac CT for calcium scoring
Some people refer to coronary calcium scans by the name of the machine used to take pictures of the heart:
- Electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) or electron beam tomography (EBT)
- Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT)
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Coronary Calcium Scan Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that explore whether a medical strategy, treatment, or device is safe and effective for humans. To find clinical trials that are currently underway for Coronary Calcium Scan, visit www.clinicaltrials.gov.
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