Each of the right coronary artery branches has a different role to play, from helping keep the heart beating to pumping blood to the lungs. Learn more.

“Sudden cardiac death is the leading cause of death in firefighters nationally, and it accounts for 40% of all line-of-duty ...

Cardiac computed tomography (cardiac CT) includes coronary CT angiography (CTA) as well as using CT technology to assess disease of the cardiac valves, aorta and pericardium. This examination ...

New data show early coronary CT angiography (CTA) can accurately rule out coronary stenosis in patients presenting with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTEACS), potentially ...

In 3,000 patients who were referred for coronary CTA and CAC scoring, 52% had a CAC score of zero and 0.5% had missed CAD. During a 13-year follow-up period, no patients with a CAC score of zero ...

Coronary CTA provides a view of the coronary anatomy and helps clinicians visualize atherosclerotic plaque to aid in the detection of lesions that may limit blood flow to the myocardium.

A newly developed, non-invasive imaging test can help identify which patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing need angioplasty or a bypass procedure, a new study says. Top News U.S. News ...

Noninvasive coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) is a cost-effective alternative to invasive cardiac catheterization in the care of patients who have positive stress test results but a ...

In patients not diagnosed with angina due to coronary heart disease, the use of standard care in combination with coronary CTA vs alone was associated with a lower incidence rate of death from ...