Heart Scan - How Often Should You Get A Coronary Calciun Scan?

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How often should you get a coronary calciun scan? I'm 48 years old and had one done last year

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Dr. Suraj Kumar

Cardiologist 5 yrs exp Hyderabad

Not required if you don't have any symptoms. It will give only more radiation

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