The disparate cutoffs may help determine whether a patient should go to the cath lab. Prospective validation comes next.

When it comes to protecting your heart, preventative testing is key. Keeping track of important metrics like blood pressure and cholesterol can help you understand your risk of cardiovascular disease.

CAC of 0 associated with a very low proportion of coronary artery disease-related and total cardiovascular deaths. (HealthDay News) — A coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of 0 has excellent prognosis ...

In a new study of more than 40,000 patients, researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City have found that patients who have no evidence of calcium in their coronary arteries are not only ...