A heart CT scan uses X-rays to create an image of the heart and blood vessels. Healthcare professionals may also refer to it as cardiac CT angiography. A CT scan is a noninvasive imaging procedure.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in America, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One person dies every 34 seconds in the United States from ...

Today’s patients expect more than quality care. They also want convenience and efficient access to necessary services. Yet, for many, completing the diagnostic-to-treatment process often presents ...

Cardiologists at Wellspan York (Pa.) Hospital are working to change the standard of care for patients with heart complaints thanks to a new 4D cardiac CT scan machine. Currently, patients who ...

A new study in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association shows doses of radiation given in some types of CT scans for heart disease are potentially harmful. The scans are frequently used ...

CHICAGO, March 26 (Reuters) - Using a heart scan in the emergency room to rule out heart attacks and other problems in low-risk patients with chest pain can save hospitals billions of dollars, ...

Cardiovascular imaging, which continues to evolve alongside interventions and other technologies, made notable strides in the ...