DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 67 and in decent shape. I run 3-4 miles three times a week and lift weights three days a week. I take 20 mg of rosuvastatin daily. My LDL cholesterol is 85 mg/dL, and my HDL is ...
NEW ORLEANS -- Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring was disproportionately less reliable as a screen for atherosclerotic plaque for people of certain races and countries, according to the large ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Risk for heart disease was increased in people with a coronary artery calcium score of more than 0 and elevated ...
A CAC score of zero is one of the strongest indicators of low short-term heart risk. But what if your LDL is high? This article breaks down the science, the nuance, and the situations where LDL still ...