Fractional flow reserve derived from CT (FFR-CT) is a superior predictor of long-term outcomes of heart disease compared to traditional coronary CT angiography (CCTA). Matt O'Connor | Cardiovascular Imaging | Health Imaging

The thickness of the coronary wall is a marker for coronary artery disease (CAD) in women, and it can be visualized using MRI -- giving clinicians a potential tool to recognize heart disease in women earlier. By Kate Madden Yee, AuntMinnie.com staff writer

By detecting high-risk plaque, coronary CT angiography (CCTA) can predict major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with stable chest pain, according to a January 10 study in JAMA Cardiology. But the jury is still out on whether CCTA findings should be... By Brian Casey, AuntMinnie.com staff writer