Getting a specific screening — the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score — can help detect early signs of heart disease.

"Educating the public about these options not only empowers individuals to seek timely medical advice but also helps reduce ...

The risk of heart-related problems increases in women after the age of 45. Due to changing lifestyle, hormonal changes and ...

St. Luke’s University Health Network has become the first in the Lehigh Valley to use a new, non-invasive diagnostic option ...

The primary goal of heart health screenings is early detection. Identifying risk factors like high cholesterol, hypertension, ...

The coronary artery calcium (CAC) score test measures the calcium buildup in heart arteries through a CT scan, indicating ...

Coronary artery calcium tests are one the newer tools doctors can use to predict a person's chances of developing ...

It is important that people undertake certain tests at regular intervals to keep a check on their heart health. Here are some ...

Scientists uncover hidden warning signs that predict heart attacks 30 years in advance, giving doctors a chance to stop them ...

A blood test that detects the biological age of organs can predict the risk of health conditions many years in advance, ...

Coronary calcium score tests are a valuable and potentially lifesaving tool that help identify heart disease risk, a ...

The test is used in combination with other risk factors, such as cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes, to determine who needs aggressive medical therapy for primary prevention of heart disease.