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FACT CHECK: Can CT coronary scan detect potential heart issues better than traditional angiogram?
An angiogram, a medical imaging test, helps visualize blood vessels and detect issues like blockages or narrowing ...
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Could a coronary calcium scan help prevent a heart attack? Here's what you should know
The coronary calcium scan, a painless CT scan that evaluates the risk of heart disease by measuring calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, has been proven to save countless lives. I am keenly ...
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Researchers harness AI to predict cardiovascular risk from CT scans, highlights research
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals and Houston Methodist will harness the power of ...
Slim people still at risk of heart attack due to ‘hidden’ fat lurking in muscles, study finds
SLIM people might still be at risk of deadly heart attacks due to hidden pockets of fat their muscles. Researchers from ...
New Atlas3d
Beyond BMI: Body fat stored in surprising spot linked to heart disease
Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...
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New Intermountain Health study finds prognostic value
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores have become a non-invasive way for physicians to easily determine how much plaque has ...
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Could a coronary calcium scan help prevent a heart attack? Here's what you should know
The solution is having a test that reveals what’s going on inside the arteries that is easily accessible, not potentially dangerous, and is inexpensive. The coronary calcium scan, a painless CT ...