Dangerous Build-up of Plaque & Common Causes. From their intense research the doctors determined that plaque accumulation or build-up on the interior lining of the arteries is a result of mechanical stress. The arteries are flexible and work very hard, opening and closing every single time the heart beats.
1 On average, X-rays cost $260-$460, varying by provider and geographic location, according to NewChoiceHealth.com. 2  Actual X-ray cost depends on the provider, the part of the body being X-rayed, and the number of views taken.
1 If surgery is required, costs can reach $100,000 in severe cases. 2  If imaging is required for diagnosis, that can add hundreds to $2,000 or more to the total cost. 3  For example, for diagnosis, an X-ray can cost $100 -$1,000 or more, but the average cost of a foot X-ray is $170, according to NewChoiceHealth.com.