Arterial calcification is present in the vast majority of heavy smokers undergoing screening for lung cancer and is associated with an increased risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, ...

BOSTON, MA—The presence of thoracic aortic calcification (TAC) is independently associated with adverse outcomes, even after accounting for the degree of coronary artery calcification (CAC), which is ...

OAK BROOK, Ill. - Computed tomography (CT)-based measures of calcification in the abdominal aorta are strong predictors of heart attacks and other adverse cardiovascular events--stronger even than the ...

With the help of an AI tool, computed tomography (CT) scans taken originally to look for tumors or bleeding or infections, also revealed calcium buildup in arteries, a sign of worsening cardiovascular ...

Arterial wall calcification is the buildup of calcium in the blood vessel walls, which can often be a predictor of serious cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes. Scientists have long ...

The build-up of calcium in a major artery outside of the heart could predict future heart attack or stroke, a new study has demonstrated. The build-up of calcium in a major artery outside of the heart ...

There has been a redistribution in the risk of arterial disease in type 1 and 2 diabetes. The risks of heart attack and stroke have decreased significantly, while complications in more peripheral ...

Vascular surgery is a surgical specialty that treats conditions that affect your vascular system. Your vascular system includes your arteries and veins. Vascular surgeons use medical treatments, ...

Absence of muscle tissue in biopsy samples is common and associated with increased risk of death. In a small study, 50% of non-diabetic hemodialysis patients with elevated FGF-23 showed correlations ...