Heart disease isn't always obvious, and sometimes you have little to no warning leading up to a catastrophic event.

Getting a specific screening — the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score — can help detect early signs of heart disease.

Coronary artery calcium tests are one the newer tools doctors can use to predict a person's chances of developing ...

But, as we found out, simply knowing your score could save your life. Carol Harris knows. She’s the executive assistant to ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD), or the narrowing of the coronary arteries, is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality ...

Linda Blount, president of the Atlanta-based Black Women’s Health Imperative, which aims to improve the health of Black women ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD), or the narrowing of the coronary arteries, is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Atherosclerosis, or the buildup of plaque in the ...

This then causes heart muscle and coronary artery dysfunction, resulting in severe heart failure and coronary artery disease.

“The calcium score on its own is helpful in risk-stratifying someone with no plaque versus those on the other end of the ...

At Heartflow, we are working toward a new vision to transform coronary artery disease from the leading cause of death to a disease that can be managed for life,” said John Farquhar, president and CEO ...

Dr. Sarah Speck shares the risk factors and symptoms to watch out for even if you are fit, eat well and maintain a healthy weight. Sponsored by Providence Swedish.

Cardiac testing is essential for diagnosing and managing heart disease. I asked Lee Health Heart Institute Cardiologist ...