However, the coronary calcium score wouldn’t be my first choice. A coronary calcium score looks for calcium deposits in the blood vessels to the heart, and high levels do make CAD more likely.

One of India's top neurologists, Dr Sudhir Kumar, revealed the case of a 40-year-old IT professional who, despite leading a ...

Recognizing the early signs of coronary artery blockages can be challenging, as symptoms may vary widely among individuals. Find out how to identify then with the help of an expert.

Thomas Maddox: When we think about coronary artery disease we often think about severe blockages that cause chest pain, that are blocking 70% or more of the artery. And when we find those we can ...

In subsequent years, I received six more stents and another angioplasty for blockages over 90%. Most of these were in the right coronary artery.

In a few cases, the blockages are so severe that a decision is made to go directly into surgery, where one or more grafts can be placed to bypass the blockages found on the angiogram.

Doctors use coronary CT angiography (CTA) to diagnose narrowed or blocked arteries in the heart. A CTA exam receives a score from mild (0-1) to moderate (2-3) to severe (4-5).

A new study shows that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing who need a revascularization procedure. The findings were published as a ...