The test is used in combination with other risk factors, such as cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes, to determine who needs aggressive medical therapy for primary prevention of heart disease.

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

A simple exercise can reveal your heart health, and there are easy ways to improve it, a cardiologist said.

While advanced medical tests like blood panels and electrocardiograms (EKGs) are essential diagnostic tools, there are simple observations you can make at home to detect potential heart blockages.

A CT scan and calcium score can be a way to detect risk of heart disease. Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for more than 100 ...

The NHS is calling on the public to take a quick 30-second test that could reveal their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke. This free online tool assesses your "heart age" and, as a result ...

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. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your ...

After a certain age (40 years), it is important that people undertake certain tests at regular intervals to keep a check on their heart health. Here are some tests to check your heart health.