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The Non-classified Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network [1] ( NIPRNet) is an IP network used to exchange unclassified information, including information subject to controls on distribution, [2] among the private network's users. The NIPRNet also provides its users access to the Internet . It is one of the United States Department of Defense's ...
The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (COMNAVMETOCCOM) or CNMOC, serves as the operational arm of the Naval Oceanography Program. Headquartered at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, CNMOC is an echelon three command reporting to United States Fleet Forces Command (USFLTFORCOM). CNMOC's clemency [clarification needed] is globally ...
A coronary CT calcium scan is a computed tomography (CT) scan of the heart for the assessment of severity of coronary artery disease. Specifically, it looks for calcium deposits in atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries that can narrow arteries and increase the risk of heart attack. [1] These plaques are the cause of most heart ...
The coronary calcium scan is a common way to screen for coronary artery disease. This imaging test can range in cost from $100 to $400, but many insurance companies restrict coverage or do not ...
Electron beam computed tomography (EBCT): A special CT scanner (CAT scan) snaps pictures of the heart. A computer figures out the amount of calcium in your heart's arteries.
Hemoglobin A1c. This blood test for diabetes isn't new, but the idea of using it to check for heart disease in people with diabetes or prediabetes is new. The A1c is a measure of blood sugar ...
Coronary artery calcification is the buildup of calcium in the arteries that supply blood to your heart. Calcification often occurs at the same time as atherosclerosis. Coronary artery disease ...
A coronary calcium test is a noninvasive test, meaning it’s a low risk screening. The scan captures images of your coronary arteries, and the amount of calcium in each artery is measured. When ...