Cardiac Calcium Scoring

Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring, Coronary Calcium Scan

How It Feels

You won't have any pain from the X-rays during the cardiac calcium scoring test. However, the table you lie on may feel hard and the room may be cool. You may find it hard to lie in one position for a long time.

Some people feel nervous or claustrophobic while inside the CT scanner. If this keeps you from lying still in the scanner, you may be given a drug (sedative) to help you relax.

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Author:	Douglas Dana Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: August 21, 2007
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine George Philippides, MD - Cardiology Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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