August 6, 2009 (Munich, Germany) — Higher coronary artery calcium scores (CAC) and perfusion abnormalities at rest are both independent predictors of severe cardiac events during long-term follow-up ...

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BALTIMORE, MD—A novel system for scoring coronary artery calcium that combines the long-used Agatston score with the number of calcified vessels provides better long-term risk stratification for ...

NEW YORK, NY — A coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of zero confers at least a 15-year "warranty" during which mortality risk from coronary artery disease (CAD) remains under 1% in both men and women ...

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.

There is insufficient evidence to currently assess the benefits and risks of adding nontraditional cardiovascular risk factors—ankle brachial index (ABI), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), ...