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 ...

Every heart diagnostic test serves a different purpose, and knowing that helps an individual better understand their health.

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Listen to Listen to your heart — it might be trying to tell you more than you think. A new study found that your score on a key cardiovascular test may indicate your risk of dying in the coming years ...

Dr. Nilay Shah analyzes the coronary artery calcium scan of a patient in his clinic at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. Study followed more than 6,000 adults across the U.S. for 10 years Calcium ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My neighbor is in his 60s and has spent years competing in marathons and long-distance cycling events. Despite being in excellent shape, he recently learned that he has a high ...

In a new study of more than 40,000 patients, researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City have found that patients who have no evidence of calcium in their coronary arteries are not only ...

It's an increasingly popular scan that measures calcium in the heart's arteries and helps predict risk of future heart disease. But according to a new Northwestern Medicine study, the quick and ...

Coronary artery calcification determined by electron beam computed tomography correlates well with coronary atherosclerosis. Quantitative techniques, most notably the Agatston calcium score (ACS), ...

An area couple is sharing their experience with open-heart surgery to raise awareness about the importance of calcium scoring tests. Odie and Karen Lawhun underwent open-heart surgery within months of ...