Getting a specific screening — the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score — can help detect early signs of heart disease.

But, as we found out, simply knowing your score could save your life. Carol Harris knows. She’s the executive assistant to ...

The coronary artery calcium (CAC) score test measures the calcium buildup in heart arteries through a CT scan, indicating ...

Heart disease isn't always obvious, and sometimes you have little to no warning leading up to a catastrophic event.

Coronary artery calcium tests are one the newer tools doctors can use to predict a person's chances of developing ...

“The calcium score on its own is helpful in risk-stratifying someone with no plaque versus those on the other end of the ...

A simple, noninvasive calcium score test can help detecting heart disease early, especially for those without symptoms.

"Traditionally, now we go in through the wrist, the radial artery. They were able to facilitate a pretty rapid heart catheterization where we found a tight blockage in the proximal left anterior ...

In addition to adopting healthier lifestyle habits, getting a specific screening — the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score — can help detect early signs of heart disease, experts say.

Coronary artery calcium tests are one the newer tools doctors can use to predict a person's chances of developing cardiovascular problems. "It's a very simple test," Dickerson said. "It's a CT ...