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Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring…

What is CAC? Coronary calcification is a highly sensitive and specific marker of atherosclerosis. The more calcium is present, the greater the burden of atherosclerosis. What information does Coronary Artery Calcium scoring by CT give me? A high calcium score predicts a...

Hip Dysplasia

What Causes Hip Dysplasia – The cause of hip dysplasia is not known but we do know human babies are not born ready to walk, their hips are poorly formed and mother forms hormones around the time of birth that allow the ligaments to become loose. The hips tighten u...

Difficult Scenarios in Calcium…

Which patients are most likely to benefit from Calcium Scoring (CAC)? The value of a test lies in its ability to change behaviour and / or your management. CAC scoring is most informative in those who are (i) at intermediate risk, or (ii) low risk but with a strong fami...