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Bookmark or Share- Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicDCIS treatment has a high likelihood of success. In most instances, the cancer is removed and has a low chance of coming back after treatment. In most people, treatment options for DCIS include: Breast-conserving surgery, called a lumpectomy, and radiation therapy. Breast-removing surgery, called a mastectomy.
- Coronary calcium scan - Mayo ClinicA coronary calcium scan is a special computerized tomography (CT) scan of the heart. It looks for calcium deposits in the heart arteries. A buildup of calcium can narrow the arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart. A coronary calcium scan may show coronary artery disease before you have symptoms. Coronary calcium scan results can help ...
- Breast calcifications Causes - Mayo ClinicCauses. By Mayo Clinic Staff. Sometimes calcifications indicate breast cancer, such as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), but most calcifications result from noncancerous (benign) conditions. Possible causes of breast calcifications include: Breast cancer. Breast cysts. Cell secretions or debris. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
- Aortic calcification: An early sign of heart valve problems?Aortic valve calcification is a condition in which calcium builds up on the aortic valve. Buildups of calcium can cause the valve opening to become narrow. Severe narrowing can reduce or block blood flow through the aortic valve — a condition called aortic valve stenosis. Aortic valve calcification may be an early symptom of heart disease ...
- Coronary artery disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicCoronary angioplasty and stent placement. This treatment opens clogged blood vessels in the heart. A tiny balloon on a thin tube, called a catheter, is used to widen a clogged artery and improve blood flow. A small wire mesh tube called a stent may be placed to keep the artery open.
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