Calcified coronary blockages are increasing due to lifestyle and health factors. Advanced angioplasty technologies now help ...

Coronary artery calcium scores can accurately assess cardiovascular risk for both men and women, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s annual Scientific Sessions Nov. 18.

A minimally invasive treatment for calcified coronary artery disease called Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy is being performed at North Oaks Medical Center. The procedure, recently approved by the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Differing from individuals without kidney disease, higher coronary artery calcification scores in patients on ...

Coronary artery calcium scoring with CT can identify symptomatic patients with a very low risk of heart attacks or strokes. Researchers said the findings may one day help some patients with stable ...

The calcification of the carotid artery is a sign of advanced arteriosclerosis, which may be associated with chronic coronary artery disease (CAD) and can lead to death. Such calcification can be seen ...

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores have become a non-invasive way for physicians to easily determine how much plaque has built up inside a patient’s coronary arteries, but the question has been how ...

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores have become a non-invasive way for physicians to easily determine how much plaque has built up inside a patient's coronary arteries, but the question has been how ...

A recent study aimed to understand whether psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are independent risk factors for coronary calcification and coronary artery disease. It found both correlate with higher ...

This procedure can be used to treat calcified coronary arteries during percutaneous coronary intervention. This is because it works well and there are no serious concerns about its safety in this ...

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