Hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from CT scans under new Medicare ...

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

Getting a specific screening — the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score — can help detect early signs of heart disease.

The study authors say their findings argue for careful reading of CT scans done for other reasons that may reveal the ...

With the recent report of increase in stroke cases observed after this holiday season by the Department of Health (DOH)1, ...

HARTFORD, CT– In an effort to raise awareness about coronary calcium scans, lawmakers held a news conference Wednesday, in honor of American Heart Month, to ask doctors and patients to advocate for ...

SAN DIEGO — The GAMEFILM Registry is a Heartflow initiative that offers former National Football League athletes heart scans ...

Recent research from Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (KL Krems) provides important new insights into how ...

Preparation guidelines for a CT scan depend on the type of scan you’re having. If you’re having a bowel scan or a scan with contrast dye, you may need to adjust your diet. Preparation for a CT ...

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 ...