Limitations of a Coronary Calcium Scan: What It Can and Can’t Detect

Limitations of a Coronary Calcium Scan: What It Can and Can’t Detect Key Takeaways  A calcium scan detects calcified plaque, not soft plaque or blockages. It cannot assess blood flow, heart function, or past heart attacks. Not suitable for people with very low or very high heart risk or those with active symptoms. It provides […]