Should I Have A Coronary Calcium Scan?

 This week: There is a lot of confusion about coronary artery calcium scans, and what they really do. It turns out that they can be quite helpful - if you know what you're looking for.  Also - heart problems that are often seen with strokes.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Should I Have A Coronary Calcium Scan?  This week: There is a lot of confusion about coronary artery calcium scans, and what they really do. It turns out that they can be quite helpful - if you know what you're looking for.  Also - heart problems that are often seen with strokes. Richard N. Fogoros, MD Heart Disease Expert Should I Have A Coronary Calcium Scan? The coronary calcium scan can tell whether or not atherosclerotic plaques are present in the coronary arteries, and help predict long-term risk. READ NOW Heart Problems That Occur With Strokes Stroke is very often associated with cardiac problems, including myocardial infarction, heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmias. READ NOW Non-prescription Cholesterol Lowering - Policosanol Policosanol, a mixture of fatty alcohols made from the waxes of sugar cane, proves NOT to have cholesterol lowering properties after all. READ NOW Monounsaturated Fatty Acids and the Heart Monounsaturated fatty acids - the chief ingredient of olive oil - appears to be very good for cardiovascular health, and health in general. READ NOW Secret Cardiology on Facebook  Here is a Facebook page featuring issues related to your heart, that your cardiologist would rather not talk about.  READ NOW Featured Articles • How To Weight Train For Weight Loss • Copper Hands: Latest "As Seen on TV" Product for Arthritis • What Is Tommie Copper Compression Apparel? • Could I Be Depressed? • You're Broke! 6 Surefire Ways to Pay Off Your Sleep Debt • Thyroid Diet: Manage Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss • Does Constipation Increase Your Risk of Colon Cancer? • How Much Sleep Is Too Much? Advertisement About Heart Disease  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Heart Disease newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.