Not all patients with very high levels of coronary artery calcium (CAC) are created equal when it comes to cardiovascular risk, with new research providing some clues on how to identify a particularly ...

Heart disease is the world’s leading cause of mortality, comprising 32% of all deaths. But that doesn’t mean people are powerless against the condition — there are some steps they can take to help ...

When it comes to protecting your heart, preventative testing is key. Keeping track of important metrics like blood pressure and cholesterol can help you understand your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for more than 100 years, yet diagnoses continue to climb. A study by The American Heart Association found 51% of Americans were ...

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores have become a non-invasive way for physicians to easily determine how much plaque has built up inside a patient's coronary arteries, but the question has been how ...

A new study shows that the PREVENT risk calculator, a tool launched by the American Heart Association in 2023, can help ...

Heart disease is a leading health concern in India, with advanced imaging tests like CT Calcium Scoring (CTCS) and CT ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Using visualized coronary calcium scoring independently reduced plaque progression among patients at ...

Having a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of zero has generally been accepted as a marker of a very low risk of having a cardiac event within the next five years. However, age is a strong ...

A long list of Lynda Hollander’s paternal relatives had heart disease, and several had undergone major surgeries. So when she hit her mid-50s and saw her cholesterol levels creeping up after menopause ...

Everyone is worried about cholesterol blocking arteries, but not many know that calcium deposits in arteries are also dangerous. Dr Mukesh Goel, senior consultant, cardiothoracic and cardiovascular ...

But that doesn’t mean people are powerless against the condition — there are some steps they can take to help reduce the risk. In addition to adopting healthier lifestyle habits, getting a specific ...