An echocardiogram is a medical test that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to produce images of your heart. It allows healthcare providers to see the heart's structures like the chambers, valves, and ...

Recently I provided an overview of my experience with the coronary calcium scan, a comfortable, non-invasive, and inexpensive test that allows docs to see inside heart arteries. The test determines ...

Intense physical stress can unmask these problems, especially in people who may not have exercised in years or have ...