Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine. DEAR DR.
A new risk-prediction tool looks to be useful for understanding the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) associated with coronary artery calcium (CAC) in patients aged 30-45, a group ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . PHILADELPHIA — Coronary artery calcium scoring leads to an improved determination of CHD and atherosclerotic CVD ...
Dear Dr. Roach: You mentioned checking a calcium score to help determine risk of having a heart attack. Please explain what that is. Thank you. — J.S. Dear J.S.: A coronary artery calcium score is a ...
Seattle, WA - A novel coronary calcium score (CCS), one that is able to describe the spatial distribution of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries, is associated with coronary heart disease events ...
An imaging test called coronary calcium scoring can help doctors to make the right recommendation about the use of statin therapy. The test is a 10-minute CT (computed tomography) scan looking for ...
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores have become a non-invasive way for physicians to easily determine how much plaque has built up inside a patient’s coronary arteries, but the question has been how ...
Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for more than 100 years, yet diagnoses continue to climb. A study by The American Heart Association found 51% of Americans were ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Coronary calcium scoring (CCS) is arguably the best method to screen for coronary artery disease. The most ...
Coronary artery calcium may be a predictor for all-cause mortality, including non-cardiac conditions
In a new study of more than 40,000 patients, researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City have found that patients who have no evidence of calcium in their coronary arteries are not only ...
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.
Dear Dr. Roach: I am 74 and in good health except for osteoporosis. I’m 5 foot, 3 inches tall and weigh 106 pounds, and have followed a plant-based diet for eight years. I take no medications, walk ...
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