Stress, especially in women, is increasingly being recognized as a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, a condition in which blood vessels to the heart are blocked by plaque buildup or inflammation.
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Through computed tomography (CT) images of the heart and other types of imaging, build-up of dangerous coronary plaques—which restrict the flow of blood to the heart—can be detected, even before a person develops symptoms ...
Mar 6, 2017
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A major report led by Vanderbilt investigators found that the mere presence of even a small amount of calcified coronary plaque, more commonly referred to as coronary artery calcium (CAC), in people under age 50—even small ...
Feb 8, 2017
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Using data from a national study, Johns Hopkins researchers determined that using heart CT scans can help personalize treatment in patients whose blood pressure falls in the gray zone of just above normal or mild high blood ...
Jan 17, 2017
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Among women at low risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), coronary artery calcium was present in approximately one-third and was associated with an increased risk of ASCVD and modest improvement in prognostic ...
Nov 15, 2016
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A study recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association is prompting headlines like "Calcium supplements might hurt your heart."
Oct 17, 2016
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Assessing coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a measure of the severity of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries) and a cornerstone for screening for risk of future cardiac events. The inflammatory skin condition psoriasis has been ...
Aug 24, 2016
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(HealthDay)—A disease-guided approach to statin eligibility can improve treatment specificity, according to a study published in the Aug. 30 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Aug 23, 2016
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A lack of access to nearby stores selling fresh food may increase residents' risk of developing the signs of early heart disease, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.
Aug 15, 2016
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(HealthDay)—Persistent depressive symptoms are associated with increased coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores among middle-aged women without cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published in the June 15 issue ...
Jun 13, 2016
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