It means imaging does not show a buildup of calcified plaque in the heart’s blood vessels. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores show the calcium level in the arteries. CAC levels can help ...

February is Heart Health Month and it is the perfect time for Rio Grande Valley residents to take control of their cardiac ...

The Cardiac CT calcium score (CAC score) is a noninvasive test used to detect calcified plaques in coronary arteries and predict heart disease risk. Scores range from 0 (no risk) to above 300 ...

Lipid-rich, noncalcified coronary plaques are considered more likely to rupture and are associated with a higher risk of potentially fatal ischemic cardiac events than fibrous or calcified lesions.

Standard endovascular treatment options for modifying calcium or plaque during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) include balloon angioplasty using standard or high-pressure non-compliant ...