Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians about their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following questions related to calcification:

1. Can I tell if I have calcification?
   
   
2. Can I take any medications to reduce calcification?
   
   
3. Should I regularly have any imaging tests to monitor calcification?
   
   
4. Will calcification return after an angioplasty or bypass surgery?
   
   
5. Should I reduce my calcium intake?
   
   
6. Does medication I take for calcium in my bones affect my arteries?
   
   
7. How does my high blood pressure affect calcification?
   
   
8. If I have arterial plaques now, will they become calcified?
   
   

9. Is it a good idea to have regular coronary artery calcification (CAC) scores computed by an outside lab? How much should I pay for this service?
   
   

10. If I don't have symptoms of heart disease, do you recommend CT scanning at out-patient clinic?