The scan, officially called a “gated CTA,” was ordered by my cardiologist, who last year at this time said I needed ...

New York, NY - Cardiologists and emergency department (ED) physicians faced with a young woman complaining of chest pain may want to choose a diagnostic test other than cardiac CT angiography (CTA), ...

A simple test could provide powerful insight into your future heart health — and possibly much more. The coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan is commonly used to detect calcified plaque in the arteries.