Coronary CT is the only imaging method that can detect subclinical plaque and early vessel calcification before blood flow reduction occurs. In this video taken from our Cardiac CT Essentials course, you will learn how to measure coronary artery calcium so that you can catch cases of patients with calcified plaque before they become symptomatic. Want to learn how to perform and interpret your own cardiac CT scans? Our Cardiac CT Essentials course: http://bit.ly/2QCZHJG | Medmastery

As UH cardiologist Dr. Claire Sullivan explains, coronary calcium score – a no-cost, one-time, non-invasive test – can help determine risk for heart conditions and guide lifestyle or treatment choices. See how the 10-15 minute test works. | University Hospitals