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What does a CT angiogram show?

A CT angiogram of your heart shows your arteries and if they have plaque buildup in them. Here is what your results mean and what to do next.

Apr 6, 20265 min readArvind Srivastav

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Educational

CT angiogram vs calcium score: which heart scan should you get?

A calcium score and a CT angiogram both look at your heart, but they show very different things. Here is what each test does, how they compare, and how to pick the right one.

Apr 5, 20265 min readArvind Srivastav

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Educational

ApoB vs LDL cholesterol: a practical navigation guide

ApoB is the better marker for heart risk. But LDL cholesterol is still the number most people actually have. Here is a practical guide to using LDL cholesterol when ApoB is missing.

Mar 27, 20265 min readArvind Srivastav

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Informational

Is a heart scan covered by HSA or FSA?

Yes. A CT angiogram is a qualified medical expense under HSA and FSA rules. Pay with pre-tax dollars and save 20 to 35 percent on your scan.

Mar 27, 20263 min readArvind Srivastav

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Research

If your calcium score looks fine, check your Lp(a) levels too

A new Mount Sinai study of 547 asymptomatic patients shows that Lp(a) is the only biomarker that independently tracks with risky coronary plaque, even when your calcium score and LDL levels look reassuring.

Feb 6, 20268 min readArvind Srivastav

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