February is Heart Health Month and it is the perfect time for Rio Grande Valley residents to take control of their cardiac ...

Clearly, it's time for a change. What is a coronary calcium scan? The solution is having a test that reveals what’s going on inside the arteries that is easily accessible, not potentially ...

February is American Heart Awareness Month. This article is presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. Neptune ...

A zero calcium score with high cholesterol may mean a person is at a lower risk of coronary heart disease. It means imaging does not show a buildup of calcified plaque in the heart’s blood vessels.

Calcium regulation plays a crucial role in cardiac muscle function, influencing the contraction and relaxation cycles of the heart. The heart's ability to pump blood effectively relies on precise ...

Fact checked byProfessional Communications, Inc. The coronary artery calcium score enhances clinical risk stratification for patients at risk for atherosclerotic coronary disease. Generating a ...

The Cardiac CT calcium score (CAC score) is a noninvasive test used to detect calcified plaques in coronary arteries and predict heart disease risk. Scores range from 0 (no risk) to above 300 ...