My doctor recently recommended that I get a cardiac CT calcium scan to help stratify my risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

HONOLULU (KHON2) — February is National Heart Month, a good time to show your heart some love by taking a Calcium Score Test, a simple scan that can go a long way to maintaining a healthy heart. “It’s ...

Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) testing measures calcium deposits in the coronary artery walls using a CT scanner. It helps assess the risk of coronary artery disease, with higher calcium levels ...

FAIRFAX, VA / ACCESSWIRE / February 16, 2018 / The three leading indicators for heart disease are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. However, 53 percent of Americans don't qualify as ...

A Calcium Scoring CT (CAC) scan can detect early heart disease by measuring calcium buildup in arteries. Know what the test means, how it’s done, and when to take it. (Image: Pexels) A 35-year-old ...

The Cardiac CT calcium score (CAC score) is a noninvasive test used to detect calcified plaques in coronary arteries and predict heart disease risk. Scores range from 0 (no risk) to above 300 (high ...

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.

TNGMSSH introduces CT calcium scoring for cardiac risk assessment, offering a safe, non-invasive alternative for preventive ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fitnescity, the nation's largest platform for consumer health tests, today announced its official rebrand to Fitnescity Health. With nearly 1,000 partner ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 81-year-old man (5 feet, 2 inches tall at 122 pounds) in good health, except that I have Type 2 diabetes. My A1C level has been in the range of 6.3% to 6.8% for the past five ...