High cholesterol can lead to the buildup of fatty deposits within arteries throughout the body, causing complications like ...

The CAC-DAD score will need to be externally validated in lower-risk patients before it can be used clinically, several ...

Australia: A new study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging suggests that a novel automated score 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 ...

Researchers from The University of Western Australia, working with medtech industry partners Artrya, have developed a new, ...

(Cancer) Researchers introduced the novel coronary artery calcification (CAC) score CAC-DAD, which takes into account the dispersion and density of CAC on CT imaging. (Circulation: Cardiovascular ...

Discover 5 critical warning signs of clogged heart arteries. Early recognition of these symptoms could save your life by ...

A coronary calcium scan can reveal what’s going on inside the arteries in an easily accessible and inexpensive manner. So, should you get one?

Zetia keeps your body from absorbing cholesterol in your diet, and it is generally safe and well-tolerated. So, it’s a good recommendation that has recently had new studies supporting its use. Another ...

Coronary artery calcification is common in ANCA-associated vasculitis, though the use of statins varies.

Coronary artery calcification isn’t often top of mind when thinking about serious health issues. But this condition – where crystals of calcium deposits build up in the arteries – is quietly ...