Calcium score helps detect calcified plaque in the artery, but softer plaques can remain undetected, shares Dr Sudhir Kumar. ...

Studies have used extensive clinical information to predict time-to-heart failure (HF) in patients with and without diabetes mellitus (DM). We aimed to determine a screening method using only computed ...

Using data from a national study, Johns Hopkins researchers determined that using heart CT scans can help personalize treatment in patients whose blood pressure falls in the gray zone of just above ...

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for more than 100 years, yet diagnoses continue to climb. A study by The American Heart Association found 51% of Americans were ...

Dear Savvy Senior,I just turned 58, and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I’ve been ...

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Aortic valve stenosis (AS) is the most common valvular disease, with a growing impact in the aging population. AS can culminate in heart failure if left untreated. Early treatment with ...

Mass General Brigham researchers have developed a new AI tool in collaboration with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to probe through previously collected CT scans and identify ...

When it comes to heart health, most people rely on the usual suspects , cholesterol numbers, blood pressure readings, maybe a stress test if things look off. But what if there’s a scan that could tell ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and preventing heart disease. One way to take charge of your personal wellness ...

SAVVY SENIOR: Cholesterol numbers have been the main way to estimate heart disease risk for years. But there’s another tool ...