Scans can predict heart attack risk but often create uneccessary worry. Aug. 18, 2011— -- Joanne Leahy, 59, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., followed her cardiologist's recommendation and had a computer ...

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 ...

I have written numerous columns about the coronary calcium scan, which detects the amount of calcium present in atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries. This test is important because such ...

If you're at risk of heart disease, you may want to find out your heart's calcium score. There are two primary tests for assessing calcium in the heart. An angiogram lets you know what's happening on ...

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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 ...

New research suggests that calcium intake may significantly reduce the risk of congestive heart failure (CHF) across all adult age groups. The comprehensive study, published in BMC Cardiovascular ...

A study aims to identify the possible link between calcium deposits in women's breast arteries and life-threatening heart ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say vitamin D supplements can provide some health benefits for some women after menopause. Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy Research suggests the use of calcium and vitamin D ...