Mathew Budoff presented dramatic findings at the American Heart Association meeting. Patients who had calcium scores measured by CT scans had a 52% reduction in all-cause mortality compared to controls. This is a good screening test for coronary artery disease. Just knowing you have a problem apparently makes a big difference. Just think how much greater the impact would be if you then took Chelation to reduce your risk. The test can cost anywhere from $100-300, and insurance is starting to pay. I recommend it for most of my patients.
See Family Practice News (click here), January, 2010, p. 1,14.
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Calcium Score on Heart Scan
Dr. Detrano says that "The coronary calcium score is a strong predictor of incident coronary heart disease and provides predictive information beyond that provided by standard risk factors". (NEJM 2008)
The calcium score by Heart Scan, coupled with advanced Lipoprotein analysis (VAP or NMR), and targeted nutritional supplementation (Niacin, Fish Oil, L-arginine, low glycemic diet) can arrest and reverse growth of coronary artery plaque says William Davis MD.
To read more: Reversing Heart Disease
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Thanks for the comment-I agree that this can be an excellent approach. Terry Chappell, MD
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