The Australian, News Article – Outdated heart advise ‘risks lives’, cardiologists say
This news article, by The Australian’s Health Editor, Natasha Robinson, discusses the current call by top cardiologists to change testing guidelines on cardiovascular disease and better support the adoption of Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) scanning. The article includes commentary by Dr Brett Forge, who explains that some researchers estimate Australia’s current risk assessment guidelines miss […]
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The Importance of Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scanning
A Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) scan is a test performed with x-ray using a CT(computerised tomography) scan, and is used to measure the amount of calcifiedplaque in the coronary arteries. The result of the test is known as a ‘calcium score’, and is an effective indicator of heartattack risk. It is especially helpful in identifying […]
Our Approach to Preventative Cardiology | Calcium Scoring
Cardiology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the heart and blood vessels.
