You have two carotid arteries in your neck that are responsible for supplying oxygen-rich blood to your head and brain. Like all arteries, carotid arteries are made up of three layers: An outer ...

STANFORD, Calif. — A new, noninvasive diagnostic test for coronary artery disease is associated with a higher rate of subsequent invasive cardiac procedures and higher health-care spending. That's ...

A long list of Lynda Hollander's paternal relatives had heart disease, and several had undergone major surgeries. So when she hit her mid-50s and saw her cholesterol levels creeping up after menopause ...

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Heart disease is the number one killer in America. But it can be a silent killer. However, there is a non-invasive test that can look into your arteries to see if heart ...

You can detect blocked arteries early by identifying atherosclerosis. It is a condition where plaque builds up inside the arteries.

You eat right, exercise, your cholesterol and blood pressure are low, so you shouldn't have plaque in your arteries, right? Not so. Now an ultrasound test that is turning up plaque in unlikely ...

The coronary artery supplies blood to the heart. If calcium builds up in the coronary artery, it can lead to coronary artery disease and increase a person’s risk of a heart attack. Calcium is the most ...

It was supposed to be just another routine health check. A 70-year-old businessman, active and seemingly healthy, decided to run a few preventive tests — more out of diligence than concern. But that ...

Failing a stress test occurs when you can’t complete it due to exhaustion or other factors. Abnormal results may indicate an underlying condition, such as coronary artery disease or a blockage. A ...