Introduction The heart has been a primary focus of intensive research over the past century, leading to significant advancements in cardiology and cardiac imaging techniques. CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA) and the CT Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CAC Score) are two… Read More »CT Coronary Angiogram vs. CT Calcium Score: Differences, Limitations, and Indications
In high-risk patients, a low or even a score of zero is not a reliable tool to rule out coronary artery disease and can be misleading. Here are two examples of severe coronary artery disease despite having a coronary calcium… Read More »Severe coronary artery disease despite a calcium score of zero
A sudden, fatal heart attack in younger or middle-aged individuals can be incredibly distressing for both their families and the wider community. Years of extensive research have focused on understanding the causes of these tragic events, yielding notable progress. Nevertheless,… Read More »How to reduce the risk of a sudden Heart Attack
What is Coronary Calcium Score? The Coronary Artery Calcium, or CAC score, is a valuable test to estimate the future risk of a heart attack. I will discuss the pros and cons of this test and how it can be helpful… Read More »Coronary Calcium Score (Coronary Artery Calcification): Nuts and Bolts
Dr Reza Moazzeni | Cardiologist Sydney (Westmead)