Are there non-invasive heart and artery scans?
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I am looking for the most accurate scan for checking the heart and the arteries for narrowing because of plaque or blockage, but without risk of radiation such as with CT scans. It needs to be low cost or covered under the affordable care act for insurance.

I have a wedding ring that will not come off can it stay on?
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Can rings disrupt the heart scan at all?

Can the scan be done if you have a head cold?
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What is mao cadial mass?
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What is mao cadial mass?

Uncertaintity about something in my lungs after having a heart scan. Have to wait 3 months?
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I had a heart scan and the tech said that there was something in my lungs. He said that it could just be the way I was laying and would need to look again in three months! Why the wait? Why is it possible that it is just a glitch? I am a pervious smoker and worked in second hand smoke environments.

What is the cpt code for this procedure?
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What is the cpt code for a heart scan?

Why can't I drive after a heart scan?
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I am having a heart scan and have been told that I can not drive after it. Why? I have to have surgery for cancer but was flaged for blood flow problems in the lower chamber.

Is a dye injected for a scan of an enlarged heart?
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Is a dye injected for a scan of an enlarged heart?

Can a heart scan reveal if one has had a heart attack 20 or more years ago?
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I was on Amitriptyline, unfortunately I suffered with many side effects, but the most disconcerting was the tachycardia. One day I had a severe pain in my chest and almost fainted. Could I have had a heart attack, and would a scan reveal this?

Which is safer a Heart Scan or Nuclear Scan?
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Which is safer a Heart Scan or Nuclear Scan?

What is a dangerous calcium score?
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I had a heart scan and the results showed a calcium score of 440 is this dangerous?

What kind of Heart Scan would evaluate arrhythmias?
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I was told as a child that I had an irregular heart beat; now at age 25 I want to make sure it isn't dangerous. How should I proceed?

Does PAD show up on Heart Scans?
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Does PAD show arteries in the brain and does this scan show PAD disease?

Why would you need a Heart Scan before chemotherapy?
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I have had surgery for breast cancer and need chemo and radiation. The doctor wants to do a heart scan before chemotherapy, why?

Should a Heart Scan be done on everyone on a yearly basis?
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Is this safe?

How is a Heart Scan performed?
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What equipment is used to perform a heart scan?

What does a score of 17 mean on a heart scan?
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I had a score of 17 on a recent heart scan. What does this mean to me?

Can a Heart Scan show clogged neck arteries?
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Can a Heart Scan detect clogged neck arteries

What is a Nuclear Heart Scan?
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How does it differ from other nuclear heart scans? What is it used for?

How often should I get a heart scan?
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I am in my 50s but no family history of heart disease. How often should I get a scan?

What is the difference between a 64 Slice and a Heart Scan?
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I am confused about the difference between the heart scan and the 64 slice. Does the heart scan just tell how much calcium build up you have overall or can it detect blockages? I want to get one and I can't decide which one I should do.

Are there significant risks involved with a heart scan?
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I am female, 65 with a history of high cholesterol & high blood pressure. I had a heart scan through a walk in offer. No one explained any risk involved & I am now worried after researching. What risks are involved with a heart scan?

Can heart scans predict heart attacks?
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What exact risk-factors or problems can heart scans identify, and can a heart scan predict if I’m going to have a heart attack?