Lipoprotein(a) levels significantly modified risk for incident atherosclerotic heart disease across individuals’ strata of ...

An observational study shows the two factors to be independent predictors of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

When it comes to heart health, prevention is the name of the game. Cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes are more than 75% preventable by having healthy diet and lifestyle habits in place.

Higher levels of lipoprotein(a) portend a person will have greater risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) over 15 years regardless of their coronary artery calcium (CAC) ...

Individuals with a CAC score of zero had overall low event rates. Among those with CAC = 0, elevated lipoprotein (a) was ...

Mayo Clinic research identified a powerful new way to improve the prediction of a patient's long-term cardiovascular disease ...

A coronary artery calcium scan is a quick and painless scan of the heart. Doctors are looking for calcium and plaque buildup in the arteries, the root cause of heart disease and heart attacks.

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — In February, we celebrate American Heart Month. Dr. Bridgette Christopher from Cone Health joins us for the FOX8 House Call to talk about the significance of knowing your ...

The Lawhuns hope their story encourages others to ask about calcium score screenings.