A heart PET scan is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation. It helps doctors understand how the heart functions and whether it is healthy. Cardiac or heart PET scans create ...

A heart CT scan uses X-rays to create an image of the heart and blood vessels. Healthcare professionals may also refer to it as cardiac CT angiography. A CT scan is a noninvasive imaging procedure.

A new imaging technology called fast-RSOM lets researchers see the smallest blood vessels in the body without invasive procedures. It can detect early dysfunction in these vessels — a quiet warning ...

With a new MRI technique that shows both heart tissue and blood flow simultaneously, physicians can see where heart defects occur and precisely plan to repair them, according to new research.

A blurry heart scan won’t tell you much. But a clear, high-quality image can show exactly how well a heart is working. That’s why scientists at the University of Missouri Columbia recently built a ...

Q. What does preventive cardiology mean? A. Preventive cardiology is about stopping heart attacks and strokes before they happen. A lot of people think cardiologists only treat disease after something ...

ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Each year, the month of February is dedicated as American Heart Month to encourage the country to focus on cardiovascular health. According to the CDC, cardiovascular disease ...

Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed "fast-RSOM," a new imaging technology that can capture detailed images of the smallest blood vessels ...

Preventing heart disease now goes beyond routine cholesterol and blood pressure checks. Newer, more sophisticated tools can detect heart disease sooner and more accurately.

Mammograms can detect the presence of breast arterial calcification, which is associated with a higher risk of future heart attacks and stroke.

Life Imaging FLA, a preventive screening provider based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is launching a 2026 initiative to review the biggest questions in early detection and turn them into concrete ...