Blog About Heart Disease, Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle and Prevention of Disease
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring has quietly become one of the most valuable tools we have in preventive cardiology. It’s quick, non-invasive, relatively inexpensive, and remarkably informative. For those unfamiliar with the test itself, I’ve written an overview explaining what CAC scoring is and how it works— you can read it here. When someone’s CAC … Read more
New medical studies make headlines daily, fill our inboxes, and circulate on social media, often with bold and conflicting claims. One study suggests coffee protects against heart disease; another warns it raises blood pressure. A new drug is hailed as a game-changer for weight loss—until a follow-up study questions its long-term safety. With so much … Read more
If you’ve spent time in the nutrition world lately, you’ve probably heard about the Carnivore Diet – a way of eating that takes low-carb to the extreme. No plants, no fiber, no “healthy whole grains.” Just meat, fish, eggs, and maybe some dairy. Sounds radical, right? But is it just another fad, or is there … Read more
For years, physicians have debated the best approach to evaluating stable chest pain. An ideal diagnostic test should enhance accuracy while minimizing risks to patients, simultaneously improving prognosis and reducing overall health risks. Now, the SCOT-HEART trial provides definitive long-term evidence that Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) not only improves diagnosis but also significantly reduces heart … Read more
Cardiovascular imaging has revolutionized how we assess heart disease, providing powerful tools to detect and evaluate coronary artery disease (CAD) before it leads to serious complications. Among these, two common heart imaging tests—CT Calcium Scoring (CAC) and CT Coronary Angiography (CCTA)—serve distinct purposes. While both utilize computed tomography (CT) technology, they differ significantly in what … Read more
