CORONARY ANGIOGRAM, ANGIOGRAPHY & STENTING

Diagnosing Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) can be a complex process that requires a good understanding of the testing involved. Understanding the testing process is crucial in accurately diagnosing atrial fibrillation and developing an effective treatment....

September is National Atrial fibrillation awareness month, which gives us a good opportunity to remind the public of the dangers related to this very common arrhythmia.

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases (heart attacks and strokes) are the primary cause of increasing deaths worldwide. Figures show that a quarter of patients who experience myocardial infarction display no clinical manifestations. The CT Coronary Calcium score, can help predict cardiovascular events and prevent death. It is a simple test that calculates the amount of calcium in your heart arteries. More calcium equals more coronary artery disease.