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Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring

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Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring is a non-invasive test whereby a patient's coronary (or heart) arteries are scanned by a CT machine to determine the location and level of calcified plaque in the arteries. In less than ten minutes, the CT scan can provide potentially life-saving information expressed as a calcium score. 

Calcium plaque in the arteries may effect the supply of blood in the heart muscle if severe. When fat and other substances exist within the inner layer of the arteries, this can lead to coronary artery disease (CAD) as well as heart attacks. Over time, if there is a continual build-up of plaque, the arteries can narrow or close off blood flow to the heart entirely, which may lead to a heart attack, sudden death or stroke.

Patients with high cholesterol, family history of heart attacks, high blood pressure, diabetes, or a history of smoking should consider getting a calcium score. Overweight or obese individuals are also good candidates for testing. 

Coronary artery calcium scoring is a fast, easy and painless way to assess a patient's risk of heart complications.
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Available at our Key West location only.

​KEY WEST
1980 North Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, FL, 33040
(305)-294-0011 ext.1
MARATHON
13365 Overseas Hwy.  Suite 102
Marathon, FL, 33050
(305)-294-0011 ext. 3
​KEY LARGO
100460 Overseas Hwy.
Key Largo, FL, 33037
(305)-294-0011 ext. 2
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If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911. ​
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  • Home
  • Services
    • Medical Exams
    • Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
    • COVID-19 Testing
    • CT, Digital X-ray, Ultrasound
    • Flu Shot
    • Lab Testing
    • Lung Cancer Screening
    • Occupational Health
  • Locations
    • Key West
    • Marathon
    • Key Largo
  • Keys Kares
  • Patient Portal
  • Pay My Bill
  • Resources
    • FAQ
    • Insurance & Payment
    • Press
    • Testimonials
    • Job Opportunities
    • Blog
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