BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - There are some people who figure what they don’t know can’t hurt them, even when it comes to their health. Some may use the high cost of health insurance and treatment as a ...

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a known risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) disease, even if clinicians maybe confused about how best to use the test. The higher a patient’s score on a CAC scan, the ...

Beyond standard risk scores, the guideline highlights key risk enhancers—including lipoprotein(a), inflammation markers, and women's health factors—and elevates coronary artery calcium scoring as a ...

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Traditionally, many patients begin treatment only after experiencing a cardiovascular event. However, experts at the University of ...