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When patients with a coronary artery calcium score of 0 were followed long term in an observational study, scores stayed at 0 ...
Discover a quick CT scan that reveals heart attack risk by detecting calcium buildup in arteries, offering a more accurate ...
This five-minute pain-free scan gives doctors a window into your heart’s future. The test spots hidden plaque long before ...
When plaque ruptures, it can cause clots that block blood flow and trigger heart attacks. The scan would help determine ...
This less than $500 painless scan can tell you whether you are at the risk of having a heart attack and suffering from ...
A Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) scan is gaining traction for its ability to assess heart attack risk more accurately. The ...
Coronary artery calcium scans can offer a more precise estimate of a patient’s chances for major cardiac events. Some ...
Dr. Dinesh Narang, a senior interventional cardiologist at the Lilavati Hospital, talks about a simple test called Coronary ...
A routine heart screening at a Sanford Health facility in Bemidji, Minn., identified a life-threatening ascending aortic aneurysm in Todd Moudry, 53, prompting urgent open-heart surgery.  The ...
Snapdeal's Kunal Bahl urges Indians, especially those over 35, to undergo Coronary Artery Calcium tests to proactively ...
Heart racing? It’s possible to lower your heart rate fast, cardiologists say. Try these steps to calm down, reset an abnormally fast heart rhythm or complete a medical test.
The decade-long, single-healthcare-system study gives insights into how physicians are using CAC tests and in which patients.