February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and preventing heart disease. One way to take charge of your personal wellness ...

A heart CT scan uses X-rays to create an image of the heart and blood vessels. Healthcare professionals may also refer to it as cardiac CT angiography. A CT scan is a noninvasive imaging procedure.

"That $99 saved my life," Ronnie Paul said of the test that showed he was at immediate risk of a heart attack ...

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) CT scans are becoming a more commonly used tool to effectively determine a patient’s future risk of heart disease and heart attack. These minimally invasive scans measure ...

BOUNTIFUL — Andra Lalli, 65, leads an active lifestyle. She enjoys going to the gym and has taught fitness classes for years — which is why when she went in for a heart scan, her results were ...

Doctors are already pretty good at predicting heart disease risk among healthy people, but a new study shows they could more accurately identify those at highest risk by adding a coronary artery ...

BOSTON - A common imaging scan may be better at gauging your risk for heart disease than your underlying genetics. This came as a surprise to researchers. It's important to know who is at highest risk ...

A cardiac calcium test is a non-contrast CT scan that measures the amount of calcium in your arteries, and is used to identify people who may be developing atherosclerosis.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Heart scan calcium tests are a quick and painless way to check for coronary artery disease. It's a simple test that can really save your life. Often times people dealing with with ...

A long list of Lynda Hollander’s paternal relatives had heart disease, and several had undergone major surgeries. So when she hit her mid-50s and saw her cholesterol levels creeping up after menopause ...

In your 50s, prevention is about identifying and actively managing risk factors before a heart attack occurs.

It can be game-changing for certain people.