For select risk-enhanced individuals at intermediate risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), researchers found a way to implement coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores and primary prevention statins ...

This software can take normal-resolution images acquired from conventional high-end CT scanners and enhance ... by the presence of materials such as calcium. This is promising for examining ...

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 ...

low-dose CT scan," Maryland-based Serwer told Fox News Digital. The scan images are processed using specialized computer software, producing what is called an "Agatston score." "This computer ...

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

CT has been utilized for a) coronary angiography (coronary CTA) and b) coronary calcium scoring. The coronary arteries ... when the catheter tip is at a desired location, and taking pictures under ...