My coronary calcium score was 232. Do I need to have a stent placed in my arteries?
Dr. Alexander Postalian | Asked and Answered
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"The coronary calcium score is a marker of plaque in the arteries of your heart. It helps us know how aggressive we need to be with medication or lifestyle changes but does not help us decide if you need procedures performed."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
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