Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as advanced age and smoking history, are prevalent among lung cancer patients at ...

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County will offer $50 HeartScore screenings, also known as coronary calcium scans, throughout February for American Heart Month.

Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as advanced age and smoking history, are prevalent among lung cancer patients at the time of the diagnosis and increase their risk of future heart disease, ...

Using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to reduce cardiovascular risk during menopause remains a topic of debate. The ...

Here’s something new to bring up the next time you visit your health care provider: Should I undergo a CT calcium score ...

You probably were told your resting heart rate at your last checkup. Or maybe you get alerts throughout the day thanks to a fitness tracker or smart watch. But what does the number really mean?

Coronary computed tomography angiogram (CCTA) scans help doctors to identify coronary ... over the past 20 years and I’ve led a completely normal life. “However, when I was told about the SCOT-HEART ...

They tested the participants’ heart function using cardiac positron emission tomography or computed tomography (PET/CT) scans. The researchers also measured the fat and muscle amounts and ...

Accurate detection and segmentation of lung tumors on CT scans is critical for monitoring cancer progression, evaluating treatment responses and planning radiation therapy. Currently, experienced ...

The Cardiac CT calcium score (CAC ... A coronary calcium scan is an extremely useful assessment tool for those who are uncertain about their heart disease risk.