Computed Tomography To Detect Coronary Artery Calcification

Several types of fast computed tomography (CT) imaging, including electron-beam CT and spiral CT, allow the quantification of calcium in coronary arteries. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is associated with coronary artery disease (CAD). The use of CAC scores has been studied in the prediction of future risk of CAD and in the diagnosis of CAD in symptomatic patients.