Benefits of CCTA Scans - Episode 2839

Episode 2839 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss challenging yourself, the benefits of CCTA scans, and reversing plaque in arteries.

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Benefits of CCTA Scans

• Vinnie is interested in learning more about reversal of plaque in the arteries. (37:00)
  • For many years, medicine has stated that once plaque build-up happened, it could not be reversed.
• Chris summarizes an article from Cardiovascular Business Journal. (40:00)
  • CCTA scans appear to show progression of disease in stages now, which was unavailable before.
  • However, using the test should be limited since it uses contrast radiation.
  • A CAC score tells you if you have plaque or not.
• The CCTA (Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography) examines how much plaque, where it’s located, and its progression. (50:00)
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