An observational study shows the two factors to be independent predictors of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

The 15-year data help support the idea that each test can aid in putting the other’s results in perspective, but questions ...

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 ...

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 ...

For both women and men with symptomatic CAD, it may be possible to determine the odds of obstructive disease using coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring, according to a new retrospective study that ...

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 ...

October 16, 2009 (Baltimore, Maryland) — Patients presenting to the emergency department with chest pain should be treated aggressively regardless of any prior coronary artery calcium (CAC) score, a ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...