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  1. Coronary Artery Calcium Test - American Heart Association

    Feb 21, 2025 · A coronary artery calcium (CAC) test is a kind of heart scan. X-rays take detailed images of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle.

  2. Coronary calcium scan - Mayo Clinic

    May 31, 2025 · A coronary calcium scan is a special computerized tomography (CT) scan of the heart. It looks for calcium deposits in the heart arteries. A buildup of calcium can narrow the arteries and …

  3. Heart CT Scan: Purpose, Procedure & Risks - Cleveland Clinic

    Feb 28, 2022 · What is a heart CT scan? A cardiac computed tomography (CT) scan is a procedure that utilizes multiple X-ray beams from different angles to acquire high-quality, three-dimensional (3D) …

  4. Cardiac Testing 101: Common Tests to Diagnose Heart Disease

    Dec 29, 2025 · Learn about common cardiac tests doctors use to diagnose heart disease, including EKGs, stress tests, echocardiograms, and more.

  5. Coronary Artery Calcium Scans: Are They Useful? - Verywell Health

    Dec 20, 2025 · Calcium scans can detect calcium deposits in the coronary arteries and are helpful in assessing the risk of coronary artery disease.

  6. Heart CT Scan: Purpose, Preparation, and Procedure - Healthline

    Oct 23, 2025 · A heart computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of your heart. The test can help doctors evaluate the structure and function of the heart and the surrounding …

  7. Heart Tests - Heart Tests | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Your doctor may use echocardiography, cardiac MRI, or a nuclear heart scan to take images of your heart during or right after the stress test. These tests will show how well blood is …

  8. Common Types of Heart Scans: What Do They Show

    Apr 16, 2025 · Explore the most common types of heart scans and understand what each one shows about your heart health, function, and possible risk factors.

  9. Using CT Scan to Diagnose Heart Disease - WebMD

    Mar 25, 2025 · A heart computerized tomography (CT) scan, also called a calcium-score screening heart scan, is used to find calcium deposits in plaque of people with heart disease.

  10. Testing & Diagnosis | Advocate Heart Institute | Advocate Health Care

    We offer a range of advanced heart tests to diagnose heart disease. Angiograms, stress tests and cardiac MRIs help us create personalized treatment plans.