The disparate cutoffs may help determine whether a patient should go to the cath lab. Prospective validation comes next.

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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 ...

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When it comes to protecting your heart, preventative testing is key. Keeping track of important metrics like blood pressure and cholesterol can help you understand your risk of cardiovascular disease.