Coronary artery disease (CAD) is very common, even the most common type of heart disease. Although it is the leading cause of death in the world, there are many things you can do to prevent or treat it.

Coronary artery disease is the number one cause of death from cardiovascular disease. In Vietnam as well as in the world, the rate of coronary heart disease is increasing.

coronary calcium scan is a specialized X-ray test that provides images of the arterial system in the heart. From there, doctors can detect and measure calcium-containing plaques in the arteries that limit blood flow to the heart muscles. By measuring calcified plaques on a coronary calcium scan, coronary artery disease can be detected before symptoms occur.