The coronary artery supplies blood to the heart. If calcium builds up in the coronary artery, it can lead to coronary artery disease and increase a person’s risk of a heart attack. Calcium is the most ...

A recent research letter published in the journal Nature Cardiovascular Research describes two new genetic loci associated with coronary artery calcification (CAC). CAC is a measure of atherosclerosis ...

What Is Coronary Calcification And Why Does It Matter? Coronary calcification (CC) refers to calcium deposits in the walls of the arteries of the heart. While people often have no symptoms at first, ...

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Traditionally, many patients begin treatment only after experiencing a cardiovascular event. However, experts at the University of ...

The coronary calcium scan is a common way to screen for coronary artery disease. This imaging test can range in cost from $100 to $400, but many insurance companies restrict coverage or do not cover ...

Exercise and physical activity reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). It has been observed that an active individual is at a 30% to 40% lower risk of CVD. However, previous cross-sectional ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 62-year-old white male who is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 205 pounds. I have diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I was recently diagnosed with “moderate to ...