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Can You Trust a Coronary CT Angiogram? The 20% Problem

Watch the full episode with Dr. Anthony Jay: https://youtu.be/fCIAp6ufGZc A coronary CT angiogram can raise tough questions about your plaque results. In this Savage Segment from Episode 909 of Savage Perspective Podcast, Robert Sikes and Dr. Anthony Jay examine CCTA scans, CAC scores, and AI plaque analysis. Dr. Jay cites studies he says found plus or minus 20% variation between repeat scans of the same person. He explains why he questions small changes in plaque measurements and why expert readers may disagree. They discuss heart motion, scan interpretation, and whether AI can address those limits. Dr. Jay also shares where he sees value in further testing. The focus is what a scan result can tell you, what remains uncertain, and why a new number may not mean your plaque has changed. G…