As Heart Awareness Month unfolds, local cardiologist Dr. Khaled Khalaf sheds light on the significance of knowing your ...

The coronary calcium scan, a painless CT scan that evaluates the risk of heart disease by measuring calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, has been proven to save countless lives. I am keenly ...

Andra Lalli, 65, leads an active lifestyle. She enjoys going to the gym and has taught fitness classes for years — which is ...

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

February is National Heart Month and a great time to make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep your ticker in top shape.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has reported that the prevalence of all types of cardiovascular disease – including ...

A CT calcium score screen looks at plaque in your heart's arteries. It can catch issues that could lead to a heart attack. If ...

This non-invasive CT scan identifies calcium buildup in the arteries, an early indicator of heart disease, enabling patients to take steps before the condition progresses. “Heart disease and its ...

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, ...

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