May 9, 2022 · Coronary artery calcification is an indicator of coronary artery disease and can give your healthcare provider information to help them assess your cardiovascular risk. When …

Jun 29, 2022 · Coronary artery calcifications occur when calcium builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This buildup can lead to coronary artery disease and increases your …

Professor Catherine Shanahan explains how calcified arteries can affect your heart and looks at the best ways to treat them.

Jun 14, 2024 · Heart CT scan. A CT scan of the heart can show calcium deposits and blockages in the heart arteries. Calcium deposits can narrow the arteries. Sometimes dye is given by IV …

May 16, 2024 · But did you know calcium might be a big clue to your heart health, too? Your doctor can use what’s called a coronary calcium scan to get a clearer picture of your risk of …

Jul 22, 2023 · Coronary calcium scan results can help determine the risk of heart attacks or strokes. Results from the scan may be used to plan or change treatment for coronary artery …

Aug 14, 2023 · If calcium builds up in the coronary artery, it can lead to coronary artery disease and increase a person’s risk of a heart attack. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the …

Feb 21, 2025 · What is a Coronary Artery Calcium Test? A coronary artery calcium (CAC) test is a kind of heart scan. X-rays take detailed images of the arteries that supply blood to the heart …

Nov 15, 2022 · Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is highly prevalent in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and is associated with major adverse cardiovascular events. There are …

Vascular calcification is the pathological deposition of calcium in vascular structures and is a significant area of study because it commonly affects our aging population and those …