Higher Phosphorus Blood Level Indicator of Atherosclerosis Risk

Higher blood levels of phosphorus are linked to increased calcification of the coronary arteries — a key marker of heart disease risk, according to a study in an upcoming issue of Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). “This...

10 Things Most People Don’t Know About Their Body And Health

Knowing your “numbers” is not only critical to your health maintenance, but it is also easy information to obtain. Pay attention to your doctor’s reports. Or ask for more information. The more you know about the status of your body’s...

High-normal Phosphate Level May Promote Coronary Artery Calcification

ASN-online.org – Healthy adults with higher levels of phosphate in the blood are more likely to have increased levels of calcium in the coronary arteries – a key indicator of atherosclerosis and future cardiovascular disease risk, reports...

Coronary Artery Plaque Imaging Device Cleared By FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared for marketing a device that a doctor can use to see inside a blood vessel to assess the fat content of the plaque which builds up on the wall of the coronary arteries.