Fortis Escorts Heart Institute emphasizes on the importance of ‘Calcium Scoring Test

March 12, 2021

“Fortis Escorts Heart Institute emphasizes on the importance of ‘Calcium Scoring Test’: A simple method to detect the risk of a future heart attack”

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New Delhi, March 12, 2021:

Doctors at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute are emphasizing the importance of the ‘Calcium Scoring Test’ – a simple which detects the risk of future heart attacks. Through the test, the amount of calcium in the coronary artery is determined via a specialized CT imaging – confirming the total area being occupied in the coronary artery by the calcium deposits and their density.

It has been found that while calcium is an important component for our bones, calcium in coronary arteries can be an additional risk factor for heart diseases. Therefore, Coronary Calcium Scoring Test is effective in predetermining the risk of heart attacks.  The test enables a direct visualization of the amount of calcium deposits in coronary arteries. A zero score means no calcium is seen, suggesting a low probability of heart attack during next decades. Higher the score, higher is the risk of a heart disease. A score of 100-300 means moderate risk, and a score higher than 400 may be an indicator of blockage in the coronary artery.

Dr. Ashok Seth, Chairman – Fortis Escorts Heart Institute said, “A heart attack is a wakeup call for all of us. Especially for the younger generation, as deaths from heart disease are increasing in the country. Hence, calcium scoring is a newer method to predict the risk of heart attack in future and the purpose of detecting calcium in arteries is to customize the lifestyle and reduce this risk.”

Dr. Peeyush Jain, Director, Non- Interventional Cardiology and HOD – Preventive Health Check, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, said, “Calcium scoring test helps cardiologists to know the risk of heart disease for future. It is painless, safe and carries low risk of side effects. Calcium scoring is a new method to fine-tune the risk and to devise methods to prevent further progression of blockages of arteries.”

Dr. Mona Bhatia, Director & HOD – Radiology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institutesaid, “Calcium Scoring is now incorporated in the guidelines globally to enhance the risk assessment and treatment. This scan is useful for the patient who is thought to have an uncertain risk for heart disease. It also motivates a lot of people with moderate heart disease risk to make lifestyle changes for the better.”

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Dr. T S Kler Padma Bhushan Awardee
MD, DM, MRCP, FRCP(U.K), FACC, D.Sc
Chairman – Fortis Heart Institute Gurugram

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