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 ...

February is American Heart Month – a time to celebrate all our hearts do for us, and to recognize what we can do to keep our ...

A step-by-step, evidence-informed framework for interpreting high coronary calcium CT results, refining cardiovascular risk, and implementing integrative pr ...

Even as cases of sudden cardiac arrests and heart attacks are rising among youngsters, doctors are advising preventive check-ups for cardiovascular care. Among the many tests that you can do to know ...

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Traditionally, many patients begin treatment only after experiencing a cardiovascular event. However, experts at the University of ...

Coronary artery calcium scoring with CT can identify symptomatic patients with a very low risk of heart attacks or strokes, according to a new study published today in Radiology, a journal of the ...

A heart CT scan uses X-rays to create an image of the heart and blood vessels. Healthcare professionals may also refer to it as cardiac CT angiography. A CT scan is a noninvasive imaging procedure.

Doctors use CT scans to determine how much calcium is in a person’s artery -- their coronary artery calcium score. The numbers are used to help determine a person’s risk of developing heart disease.