Is a calcium score CT scan enough to detect early heart disease?
While it’s a useful screening tool, it doesn’t always tell the full story, especially in early or non-calcified disease.

Coronary heart disease (CHD), also called coronary artery disease, is a condition where the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, become narrowed due to plaque buildup.

A carotid ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the two major arteries in your neck (carotid arteries). These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your brain.

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a test that records the electrical signals produced by your heart as it beats. The “12-lead” refers to the twelve different angles or perspectives the machine uses to assess your heart’s activity, using electrodes

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is a diagnostic tool used to measure your blood pressure continuously over 24 hours, using a portable device attached to your upper arm. It allows your doctor to assess your blood pressure throughout a typical

A flutter in your chest. A skipped beat. Feeling short of breath walking up a gentle slope. These moments might seem too minor to worry about, but for some people, they could be early signs of atrial fibrillation (AF).