Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis that confers increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Measured by noncontrast cardiac computed tomography, CAC ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has temporarily reassigned coronary CT angiography (CCTA) codes 75572-75574 from ambulatory payment classification (APC) 5571 to APC 5572 in the ...

Heart has officially announced a new U.S. run for early 2026 as part of their ongoing Royal Flush Tour. The newly revealed winter leg will kick off on February 15, 2026, in Duluth, Georgia, and wrap ...

Did you know your zip code can impact your heart health? Researchers aren’t exactly sure why, but believe limited access to medical care and nutritious food could be factors. United Way is committed ...

Owen Monroe was born with a deadly heart defect. Thanks to a cutting-edge surgery, now he’s starting preschool. By Simar Bajaj Owen Monroe was born blue. The arteries in his heart that transport blood ...

The sudden deaths of Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan from heart attacks highlight America's #1 killer. A free online calculator can now predict your heart disease risk in just minutes. Melania Trump ...

Experts say if your heart is five or 10 years older than your actual age, that could be cause for concern. Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical ...

Share on Pinterest Having a biologically older heart may heighten heart disease risk, new research suggests. yuko hirao/Stocksy A person’s “heart age” may not always be the same as their chronological ...

A person’s “heart age” may not always be the same as their chronological age, which can raise a person’s risk for heart disease. A team of researchers has developed a free online tool to help people ...

A quiet revolution in care is helping patients with cardiac amyloidosis, a form of heart failure that long stumped doctors. By Simar Bajaj When James Hicks, 75, was diagnosed with heart failure, it ...

Most U.S. adults have a "heart age" older than their chronological age because of factors like lifestyle and heart disease. Northwestern University's online tool calculates heart age using health data ...