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

A new study published suggests that the connection between coronary artery calcification—a measure of calcium buildup in the ...

A retrospective review of more than 24,000 patients who underwent an EKG at Mayo Clinic finds that nearly one-quarter of the patients had mitral annulus calcification, a chronic degeneration of tissue ...

Diabetic participants showed a 47.3% rate of coronary artery calcification (CAC) progression, compared to 28.4% in ...

While many breast calcifications can be benign, they can also be found in association with breast cancer. Many women never have symptoms when they have breast cancer. They may not feel any different.

Bone never forms without vascular interactions. This simple statement of fact does not adequately reflect the physiological and pharmacological implications of the relationship. The vasculature is the ...

Statin therapy has long been thought to cut the risk for ischemic coronary events, in part by stabilizing atherosclerotic plaques that are vulnerable to rupture, which would trigger thrombosis, and in ...

Mammographic calcifications, a common feature of breast cancer, have remained enigmatic in terms of their molecular underpinnings and clinical implications, particularly in the hormone ...

THE association of gout and demonstrable calcification of cartilage has received scanty mention in the medical literature. The present study demonstrates that in a high percentage of patients with ...

What Is a Coronary Calcium Scan? You’ve probably heard how good calcium is for your bones. But did you know calcium might be a big clue to your heart health, too? Your doctor can use what’s called a ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Vascular calcification' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...