calcification

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Seeing a scan with calcification can help sway patients on the fence, many of whom are hesitant to take medications like statins, says Khan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

She stated the actual cause of death was narrowing and "calcification of his coronary arteries due to old age".

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

Nevertheless, individuals who had large amounts of damaged teeth possessed higher rates of inflammation, brain tissue loss and aortic valve calcification.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2024

He co-authored a 2016 study showing that younger people with high apoB levels but normal LDL were at greater risk for coronary artery calcification, a relatively advanced stage of heart disease.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2024

It occurs in his "Letters to Nervous Patients": An eminent physician for whom I have much esteem has told you that your troubles, especially your vertigo, are caused by calcification of the arteries.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)