In this article. A heart computerized tomography (CT) scan, also called calcium-score screening heart scan, is a test used to detect calcium deposits found in atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries of heart disease patients.ecause there are certain forms of coronary disease, such as soft plaque atherosclerosis, that escape detection during this CT scan, it is important to remember that this test is not absolute in predicting your risk for a life-threatening event, such as a heart attack.
Blanching Corn on the Cob in Boiling Water. 1  1. Prepare corn for blanching. 2  2. Submerge corn in a large pot of cold water. 3  3. Bring pot of water with corn to a boil.  4. Boil corn for seven to 11 1  minutes. 5. Remove corn from boiling water and place in ice water bath.  6. Drain corn from ice water 1  bath. 7. Use or freeze  corn.
Blanching Vegetables Before Freezing. Blanching is a process in which you boil or steam vegetables briefly until they are partially cooked. It is an essential step before freezing many vegetables including broccoli, leafy greens, string beans, okra and asparagus. Vegetables that are frozen without having been blanched are safe to eat but have off colors, textures and flavors.