When there is calcium in the arteries

By Dr Y.L.M.

A CT angiogram is one way of detecting calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. — Los Angeles Times/TNS

Yes, there is; it is called coronary artery calcification.

It is a build-up of calcium deposits inside your coronary (heart) arteries.

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