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6. I survived a massive heart attack at 60 which has probably cut my chances to live until 70 by a lot

Fri Apr 26, 2024, 12:23 PM

Apr 26

The CT is probably the cheapest scan you can get. It would've saved me a lot of "heartache" I'd do it.

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CT Cardiac Calcium Scoring Test... [View all] babylonsister Apr 26 OP

I've had it. Gives a certain peace of mind. It is Polly Hennessey Apr 26 #1

I just had it done. Irish_Dem Apr 26 #2

Consider radiation exposure vs benefit LetsGetSmartAboutIt Apr 26 #3

Thanks for including the image! wackadoo wabbit Apr 27 #8

It is a non-invasive test, and provides a data point JohnSJ Apr 26 #4

ONLY about 15 minutes vapor2 Apr 26 #5