Despite knowing common risk factors of heart disease, some people may still develop heart disease without obvious symptoms. This is why doctors are increasingly using tests that can identify hidden ...

Coronary artery calcium scores can accurately assess cardiovascular risk for both men and women, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s annual Scientific Sessions Nov. 18.

A 10-year study of more than 6,000 adults found that popular coronary calcium scans may add little to standard heart disease risk estimates for many people. But for patients with borderline or ...

I remember two patients who, on the surface, seemed to tell completely opposite stories. The first was a mid 30ish man whose calcium score was around 900 (normal being zero and high being anything ...

There was no difference in major cardiovascular events when statin initiation was based on coronary artery calcium compared with traditional risk factor assessment, according to results presented in a ...