Dear Doctor: 2 common tests are used to look for blockages in arteries of the heart
ANSWER: A stress test and a CT calcium score are both ways of evaluating a person for blockages in the arteries of the heart.
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New cardiac MRI technique better spots serious heart ailment
The technique represents an advance in cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) used in conjunction with stress testing to diagnose coronary artery disease, a condition which affects 70% or more ...
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