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PACE Hospitals PodcastCoronary Artery Calcification (CAC) – A Complete Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis & TreatmentCoronary Artery Calcification (CAC) refers to the accumulation of calcium deposits in the coronary artery walls, which provide the heart with blood. This calcification indicates atherosclerosis, an illness where plaque builds up in the arteries and may cause heart disease. CAC can be detected using a specialised CT scan known as a coronary calcium scan. The presence and extent of CAC are strong indicators of future cardiovascular risk, even in individuals without symptoms. CAC is crucial in cardiac assessment since higher calcium grades are associated with an increased risk of heart attacks or other heart-related problems. In t...
2025-05-0812 min
PACE Hospitals PodcastUnderstanding Acute Coronary Syndrome: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment Advances and PreventionAcute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a life-threatening condition caused by a sudden reduction in blood flow to the heart, often due to plaque rupture and clot formation in the coronary arteries. It includes conditions such as unstable angina and myocardial infarction (heart attack). ACS is a primary global health concern, contributing significantly to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In this episode of the Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) podcast, we will explore this critical and often life-threatening condition due to a sudden reduction in blood flow to the heart. With symptoms that can mimic other cardiac and non-cardiac conditions—su...
2025-02-0610 min