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Should you get a Calcium Score Test or a CT Angiogram? Dr. Jared Pelo explores the differences with each and gives his professional opinion on why CT Angiograms are often a better choice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oe-Y8xOuPI
@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member yes it has been described as that. Since it is genetic, there is not much you can do about it at this time. There are meds you can take and others in the pipeline. All you can do is stay as healthy as possible and take good care of yourself. You are right that is not reassuring, I hope that doctor went on to explain a bit more.
A cardiac CT scan and CT angiogram are different types of imaging tests that help evaluate heart health. A calcium scan (also called calcium score test) specifically looks for calcium buildup in the arteries, which can indicate plaque formation and increased heart disease risk. This test provides a basic score indicating Show Full Answer
@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member Sam, Thanks so much. Let me know if there is a topic you are especially interested in, and I will find a video to help. ❤️
Caryn,
Do love all the video's you provide, and it gives a deeper understanding of issues each of us has.
I appreciated the information in this video. I sent it to my sibblings and my two boys who are in their 30's. If possible I would like to see a video in the future explaining the LP(a) test/score and what that is. My cardiologist didn't do a very good job of making that clear. My score was 106 which is high. What does that mean for me at age 65 and a quadruple bypass patient of two years??
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