Is Calcium Scoring Right for Me?
Calcium scoring is a medical test that provides important information about a person’s risk of developing heart disease or having a stroke. Also known as coronary artery calcium scoring, calcium scoring measures the amount of calcium in the walls of the heart’s arteries. Doctors have been using calcium to assess the heart health of their […]
Why and When to Get Ultrasounds during Pregnancy
Ultrasound provides important information about your pregnancy to you and your health care provider. For example, ultrasound can confirm your pregnancy. This can be helpful when other tests provide inconclusive results. An ultrasound can also reveal whether you are pregnant with twins, triplets, or even more. Ultrasound can help your provider check your baby’s age […]