Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A quick 5-10 minute scan can detect heart disease before symptoms even start to show.

A coronary calcium score is a simple, low-dose CT scan that helps identify early plaque build-up in the heart’s arteries, often before major warning signs appear.

Dr. Musa Sharkawi, Staff Physician in Cardiovascular Medicine, explains who may benefit from this test, why it matters for people with risk factors like diabetes or smoking, and how earlier insight can lead to better heart health decisions.

Learn more about screening imaging packages through
https://www.clevelandclinicabudhabi.ae/en/appointments/self-pay/imaging