A coronary artery calcium scan is a quick and painless scan of the heart. Doctors are looking for calcium and plaque buildup in the arteries, the root cause of heart disease and heart attacks.

The 15-year data help support the idea that each test can aid in putting the other’s results in perspective, but questions ...

When it comes to heart health, prevention is the name of the game. Cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes are more ...

The Lawhuns hope their story encourages others to ask about calcium score screenings.

Major medical organizations updated the cholesterol playbook for the first time in years, with new risk tools, lower targets ...