The Lawhuns hope their story encourages others to ask about calcium score screenings.

DEAR DR ROACH: I’m a 67-year-old male who recently had a calcium score test, and my results came in at 513. Needless to say, I was quite shocked at the results. I have always been an active individual ...

A coronary artery calcium scan is a quick and painless scan of the heart. Doctors are looking for calcium and plaque buildup ...