The increasingly popular test, known as a CAC scan, checks for arterial plaque. It can help those at intermediate risk of ...

It's common for patients to schedule an office visit due to symptoms like shortness of breath from doing regular tasks, feeling heart palpitations, experiencing mild chest pain, or feeling weak or ...

Increased noninvasive cardiac testing (NICT) does not lower the risk for major adverse cardiac events (MACE) within 2 years of emergency visit in patients presenting with chest pain but no acute ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Echocardiograms. Stress tests. Cardiac calcium tests. You may well have had some or all of these. Your doctor may have ...

Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If ...

The Lp(a) test measures an inherited cholesterol particle linked to heart attack and stroke. Learn why cardiologists ...

New research published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings has shown that patients who can complete a workout on a treadmill during a cardiac stress test have much lower mortality risk than those ...

Stress is a normal part of life. A difficult day at work, financial worries, relationship problems, or a sudden emergency can temporarily make your heart beat faster and your blood pressure rise. Once ...

Delhi cardiologist Dr Naveen Bhamri shares three one-minute tests you can do to check your heart fitness – no blood test ...

Researchers from Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and the Leiden-based biotech company Ncardia have joined forces to develop a new platform that enables the automated production of 3D cardiac ...