EBCT
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Abbreviation for electron-beam computed tomography, a high-speed imaging technology use to evaluate the heart and measure calcium deposits in arteries.
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Electron-beam computed tomographyA high-speed imaging technology use to evaluate the heart and measure calcium deposits in arteries. Sometimes referred to as EBCT.
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Computed tomographyAn imaging technique that uses a computer and x-rays passed through the body at different angles to create a detailed, nearly three-dimensional picture of the body.
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CalciumA mineral that the body needs for many vital functions, including bone formation, regulation of heart rate and blood pressure, and muscle contraction.