From zero to 1,000, calcium scores are guiding doctors on how to assess heart disease and set cholesterol goals.

An observational study shows the two factors to be independent predictors of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Could showing someone a picture of plaque building up in their arteries be enough to save their life? That's the question driving the latest research by the University of Tasmania's Menzies Institute ...

A coronary artery calcium scan is a quick and painless scan of the heart. Doctors are looking for calcium and plaque buildup ...

In a global cohort of people from 15 countries, 7% had coronary plaque despite a coronary artery calcium score of 0, ...

Race/ethnicity and country important to consider when interpreting coronary artery calcium ...

The Lawhuns hope their story encourages others to ask about calcium score screenings.

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 ...

Listen to Listen to your heart — it might be trying to tell you more than you think. A new study found that your score on a key cardiovascular test may indicate your risk of dying in the coming years ...