Intermountain Health Care, Inc.

This study looked at whether a new blood test called SomaSignal could help doctors make better treatment decisions for people at higher risk of heart disease. The test measures proteins in the blood to predict heart risks. Only 12 people took part before the study was stopped ear…

This study tested whether starting with a low-cost coronary calcium scan (about $100) could safely avoid the need for a more expensive heart stress test (over $1,500) in people with chest pain. Researchers planned to enroll 48 adults aged 50 and older with suspected heart disease…