{"id":17970,"date":"2025-05-07T15:54:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T15:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/?page_id=17970"},"modified":"2026-10-20T19:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T01:00:58","slug":"coronary-calcium-scan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/es\/coronary-calcium-scan\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronary Calcium Scan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"17970\" class=\"elementor elementor-17970\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6523312 e-con-full eh-page-hero e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6523312\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d871cd7 e-con-full eh-page-hero__media e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d871cd7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c87a3f e-con-full eh-page-hero__inner e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c87a3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acbb667 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"acbb667\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"eh-crumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"\/es\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><a href=\"\/es\/testing-procedure\/\">Testing &amp; Procedure<\/a><span class=\"sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span aria-current=\"page\">Coronary Calcium Scan<\/span><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a2315f eh-chip-w elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a2315f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heart Care<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90ddb78 eh-title elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90ddb78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Coronary Calcium Scan<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b21e03 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2b21e03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7021065 e-con-full eh-row e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7021065\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47606c7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"47606c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-887044e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"887044e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"280\">Early Detection of Heart Disease at EPIC Heart &amp; Vascular Center<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"612\">At EPIC Heart &amp; Vascular Center, we provide expert Coronary Calcium Scan testing near you to help detect early signs of heart disease before symptoms appear. Our board-certified cardiologists use this quick, non-invasive scan to evaluate calcium buildup in your coronary arteries \u2014 a key indicator of future heart attack risk.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"659\">What Is a Coronary Calcium Scan?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"997\">A Coronary Calcium Scan (also known as a coronary artery calcium score) is a specialized CT scan that detects the presence of calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. These deposits are a sign of atherosclerosis \u2014 the narrowing or hardening of arteries \u2014 which can lead to heart attacks or other serious cardiovascular conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"997\">\n<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1055\">Common Reasons for a Coronary Calcium Scan:<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1302\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1092\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1092\">Family history of heart disease<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1124\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1124\">Elevated cholesterol levels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1148\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1148\">High blood pressure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1177\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1177\">Diabetes or pre-diabetes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1200\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1200\">History of smoking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1238\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1238\">Overweight or sedentary lifestyle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1302\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1302\">Concern about hidden heart disease despite lack of symptoms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b103373 elementor-align-center epicenvent elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b103373\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjIwOTc4IiwidG9nZ2xlIjpmYWxzZX0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Schedule Your Appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a71794a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a71794a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1392\">How the Coronary Calcium Scan Works<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1768\">During the procedure, you lie on a table that slides into a CT scanner. The scan takes just a few minutes and is completely painless. It does not require any injections or dyes. The CT machine captures images of your coronary arteries, and specialized software calculates your calcium score, which is reviewed by our expert cardiologists to assess your heart risk level.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1832\">Why Choose EPIC Heart for Coronary Calcium Scans?<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"2206\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1891\">\n<p data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1891\">Same-day Coronary Calcium Scan appointments available<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1951\">\n<p data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1951\">Board-certified cardiologists interpreting your results<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1988\">\n<p data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1988\">Low-dose radiation CT technology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2032\">\n<p data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2032\">Early detection of silent heart disease<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2086\">\n<p data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2086\">Personalized prevention plans based on your score<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2145\">\n<p data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2145\">Three convenient locations in the Greater Houston area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2206\">\n<p data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2206\">Accepting most major insurance plans, including Medicare<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2378\">Whether you\u2019re at risk or simply want peace of mind, our expert team provides fast, accurate coronary calcium scoring to help you take control of your heart health today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-840eb33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"840eb33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2442\">Coronary Calcium Scan Near Me \u2013 Locations We Serve<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2549\">Get expert Coronary Calcium Scan testing close to home at one of our advanced cardiovascular centers:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2577\">Houston Location<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2643\">17070 Red Oak Dr #405, Houston, TX 77090<br data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2624\">(832) 432-1951<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2685\">Tomball \/ Willowbrook Location<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2754\">155 School St, Suite 220, Tomball, TX 77375<br data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2735\">(832) 304-2070<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2796\">Richmond \/ Sugar Land Location<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2874\">6534 Greatwood Parkway, Unit A, Sugar Land, TX 77479<br data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2855\">(832) 645-8992<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b36d997 elementor-align-center epicenvent elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b36d997\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjIwOTc4IiwidG9nZ2xlIjpmYWxzZX0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Heart Screening Today<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15c8f33 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"15c8f33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f611951 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f611951\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"httpsepicheartandvascular.com (1)\" alt=\"Dr. M. Usman Khan\" width=\"500\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpsepicheartandvascular.com-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpsepicheartandvascular.com-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpsepicheartandvascular.com-1-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/httpsepicheartandvascular.com-1-480x768.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab2f9a5 elementor-align-center epicenvent elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ab2f9a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Meet Our Cardiologist<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-090c9ef e-con-full eh-row e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"090c9ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a0c494 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a0c494\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db530e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"db530e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Complete Heart &amp; Vascular Care in One Place (2)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-1080x450.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-980x408.jpg 980w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Complete-Heart-Vascular-Care-in-One-Place-2-480x200.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff9649 e-con-full eh-row e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ff9649\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"2\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4163254 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4163254\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-559eabb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"559eabb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dr-mujammad-usman.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Dr. M. Usman Khan, cardiologist at Epic Heart &amp; Vascular Center\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"We understand that you may not have control over some of your inherited genetics. Nevertheless, you can take the proper steps to prevent further damage. We will also discuss your current lifestyle practices that may affect you and how to proceed further with any changes. Many times, these problems repeat themselves because of repeated behaviors within the home like unhealthy habits. This can include high cholesterol, little to no exercise, smoking, and high alcohol intake. Therefore, you may be able to stop the cycle of health problems by researching your genetic health history. Being vigilant about your health will always have a positive outcome. The sooner the better.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NTQwLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvZXBpY2hlYXJ0YW5kdmFzY3VsYXIuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIwXC8xMlwvZHItbXVqYW1tYWQtdXNtYW4uanBnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"cardiologist Houston\" alt=\"Dr. M. Usman Khan, cardiologist at Epic Heart &amp; Vascular Center\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dr-mujammad-usman.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dr-mujammad-usman.jpg 333w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/dr-mujammad-usman-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38cfc06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"38cfc06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Board certificate of Dr. M. Usman Khan\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"We understand that you may not have control over some of your inherited genetics. Nevertheless, you can take the proper steps to prevent further damage. We will also discuss your current lifestyle practices that may affect you and how to proceed further with any changes. Many times, these problems repeat themselves because of repeated behaviors within the home like unhealthy habits. This can include high cholesterol, little to no exercise, smoking, and high alcohol intake. Therefore, you may be able to stop the cycle of health problems by researching your genetic health history. Being vigilant about your health will always have a positive outcome. The sooner the better.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU5OTAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9lcGljaGVhcnRhbmR2YXNjdWxhci5jb21cL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcL2RvY3Rvci11c21hbi1jZXJ0aWZpY2F0ZS5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dr. M. Usman Khan | Clinical Associate Professor\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-15990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate.jpg 500w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/epicheartandvascular.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctor-usman-certificate-480x336.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e0a52e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0e0a52e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dc52df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8dc52df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Dr. M. Usman Khan<\/h2>\n<p><strong>MD, FSCAI, FACC, FACP, FASNC<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6bb976 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6bb976\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"329\" class=\"\"><strong>Board-Certified Interventional &amp; General Cardiologist<\/strong><br data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"266\"><strong>Clinical Associate Professor | EPIC Heart &amp; Vascular Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"654\" class=\"\">Dr. M. Usman Khan is a confident, compassionate, and highly skilled interventional and general cardiologist with a reputation for excellence in patient care, academic achievement, and clinical innovation. His expertise spans a wide spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for heart, arterial, and venous diseases.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1102\" class=\"\">A graduate of the prestigious King Edward Medical College, Dr. Khan earned the distinction of being named both Best Graduate and Most Distinguished Graduate. He was honored with four gold medals, two silver medals, and multiple academic awards. His prolific research career includes more than 30 peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals and multiple accolades for his contributions to cardiovascular science.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1162\" class=\"\">Dr. Khan has held notable leadership positions, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1385\">\n<li data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1239\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1239\" class=\"\">Member of the Board of Trustees, Tennessee Medical Association (TMA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1306\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1306\" class=\"\">Chair of the Residents &amp; Fellows Section, Southeast Region<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1385\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1385\" class=\"\">Delegate to the House of Delegates, American Medical Association (AMA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1413\" class=\"\">He is a Fellow of the:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1633\">\n<li data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1459\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1459\" class=\"\">American College of Cardiology (FACC)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1532\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1532\" class=\"\">Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1578\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1578\" class=\"\">American College of Physicians (FACP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1633\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1633\" class=\"\">American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (FASNC)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1830\" class=\"\">Dr. Khan received specialized training under internationally renowned cardiologists, including Prof. Karl Weber and Prof. Michael Ragosta, further refining his advanced procedural skills.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1864\" class=\"\">Areas of Expertise<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1987\" class=\"\">Dr. Khan is known for delivering state-of-the-art care using both basic and advanced cardiovascular techniques, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2536\">\n<li data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2039\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2039\" class=\"\">Coronary &amp; Peripheral Angioplasty and Stenting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2086\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2086\" class=\"\">Radial and Femoral Cardiac Catheterization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2138\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2138\" class=\"\">Impella &amp; Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2179\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2179\" class=\"\">Rotational and Laser Atherectomy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2205\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2205\" class=\"\">PFO &amp; ASD Closure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2259\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2259\" class=\"\">Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2291\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2291\" class=\"\">Alcohol Septal Ablation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2337\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2337\" class=\"\">Venous Ablation &amp; VenaSeal Procedures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2374\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2374\" class=\"\">Thrombectomy for Blood Clots<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2432\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2432\" class=\"\">Stress Testing (SPECT, PET, and Echocardiography)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2471\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2471\" class=\"\">Echocardiography (TTE and TEE)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2536\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2536\" class=\"\">Loop Recorder Implants, Pacemaker Placement, and Cardioversion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dr. Khan was awarded as \u2018the best graduate\u2019 and \u2018the most distinguished graduate\u2019 from King Edward Medical College \u2013 one of the oldest and most renowned institutes in South Asia. He also won 4 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 2 awards of distinction. He has authored over 30 peer reviewed articles in the leading medical journals worldwide and has received several research awards. He was elected as the member of board of trustees and Chair of residents and fellows\u2019 section of Tennessee Medical Association (TMA); Chair of Southeast Region of residents and fellows\u2019 section and Delegate to the House of Delegates of American Medical Association (AMA).<\/p>\n<p>He has been awarded with fellowship status by American College of Cardiology (ACP), American College of Physicians (ACC) and American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) apart from his several board certifications. He has been trained by some of top most and internationally recognized icons in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology including Prof. Karl Weber and Prof. Michael Ragosta.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Khan specializes in both basic and advanced cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic modalities including simple and complex percutaneous coronary and vascular interventions, cardiac catheterization through both radial and femoral approaches, advanced cardiac support including Impella, intra-aortic Balloon Pump, rotational and laser atherectomy, PFO and ASD closure, Alcohol Septal Ablation, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), carotid and peripheral angiography and angioplasty, venous ablations and use of venaseal, interventions for occluded coronary and peripheral vessels, interventions for venous thrombo-embolism, transthoracic and trans-esophageal echocardiography, stress testing with SPECT, PET and echocardiography, Loop recorder implant, temporary venous pacemaker, cardioversion and electrocardiography.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Khan offers state of the art care in cardiovascular diseases. 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