Increased noninvasive cardiac testing (NICT) does not lower the risk for major adverse cardiac events (MACE) within 2 years of emergency visit in patients presenting with chest pain but no acute ...

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 (high ...

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the heart becomes too weak or ...

Apolipoprotein B, or Apo B, is a protein that carries cholesterol in our blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver, and some foods — like fried food and processed meat — can ...

Heart failure is becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing health problems. The condition happens when the heart becomes too weak to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. People with heart ...

Genetic testing in relatives of individuals who have had a sudden cardiac death (SCD) may be beneficial, according to study ...

A genetic testing service to help find those at risk of heart disease has been launched at Belfast City Hospital. It was established through the Miles Frost Fund. Miles was the son of late broadcaster ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A novel genetic test may provide clues to what caused a person’s sudden cardiac death. Testing can then be ...