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Calcium testing for heart health may have limited value for many, study finds - The Washington Post

Published by The Washington Post By Erica Sloan · 28 August 2026 at 14:32
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Calcium testing for heart health may have limited value for many, study finds - The Washington Post
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The increasingly popular test, known as a CAC scan, checks for arterial plaque. It can help those at intermediate risk of heart disease but may provide little insight for others.

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