"I just turned 58 and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I’ve been hearing about a ...

The underlying cause of nearly all heart attacks is clogging of the arteries with cholesterol (atherosclerosis). It starts early in life and by middle age, can be very advanced. The problem is, even ...

Fact checked by Jennifer Klump If you have a family history of heart disease, your doctor may suggest getting a coronary ...

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) CT scans are becoming a more commonly used tool to effectively determine a patient's future risk of heart disease and heart attack. These minimally invasive scans measure ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I just turned 58, and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I’ve been hearing about a scan that can show your actual heart risk. Is that ...

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I just turned 58, and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I've been hearing about a scan that can show your actual heart risk. Is that something I should look ...

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) CT scans are becoming a more commonly used tool to effectively determine a patient’s future risk of heart disease and heart attack. These minimally invasive scans measure ...