It has to do with the accumulation and progression of calcium in the breast arteries.

New research suggests X-ray images may offer an early warning sign for cardiovascular disease — the leading cause of death ...

Exercise has long been recognized by clinicians, scientists and public health officials as an important way to maintain health throughout a person’s lifespan. It improves overall fitness, helps build ...

Background Aortic valve calcification (AVC) is a disease process driven by inflammation and lipid infiltration, serving as a ...

Heart disease risk assessment tools specific to women remain lacking, despite the fact that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in women. A new study suggests that mammograms may ...

When people check in for their annual mammogram these days, some may face a surprising question: In addition to reviewing the mammogram for breast cancer, would the patient like the radiologist to ...

Partially calcified valve leaflet tissue, including unaltered collagen (blue), calcified collagen (yellow to red) and aggregated calcium phosphate nodules. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The human body has ...

Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is a progressive, degenerative process increasingly recognised for its clinical impact.

Many people who experience chest pain but don't have a heart attack breathe a big sigh of relief when a stress test comes back negative for blockages in their blood vessels. But a new study by cardiac ...

University of California, Irvine and Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health researchers have identified fundamental structural and functional differences between two major causes of mitral valve stenosis ...

People who regularly engage in significant amounts of exercise, as endurance athletes do, may develop enlarged hearts. While athletic heart is adapted for performance, it can be cause for concern.