A calcium score < 100 eliminates the need for myocardial perfusion scans (MPS), but patients with a negative MPS often have coronary calcium. These findings imply a potential role for applying coronary artery calcium screening after MPS among patients manifesting normal MPS.
A calcium score < 100 eliminates the need for myocardial perfusion scans (MPS), but patients with a negative MPS often have coronary calcium. These findings imply a potential role for applying coronary artery calcium screening after MPS among patients manifesting normal MPS.
Relationship Between Calcium Scans and Stress Myocardial Perfusion
October 1, 2004