Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which one or more of the arteries supplying blood to the body, flowing away from the heart, become blocked or partially blocked. This often reduces ...

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is an excellent predictor of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk. Limited data exist on the age at which CAC transitions to nonzero among young adults. We ...

Background: Coronary artery disease is a global health concern that necessitates treatments, such as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stents (DES). Recent advancements in ...

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Over time, this forms a hardened plaque (also known as atheroma), making your artery narrower. This process, known as atherosclerosis, gradually continues as more fatty material builds up. This can ...

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Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance is associated with improved outcomes after endovascular treatment (EVT) in patients with lower extremity artery disease (LEAD), according to a study in the ...

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Coronary artery disease (CAD), or the narrowing of the coronary arteries, is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Atherosclerosis, or the buildup of plaque in the ...

Included in the expanded coverage are coronary artery bypass graft, ventricular septal defect and tetralogy of fallot. The package rate for patients needing a standard-risk coronary artery bypass ...

The anterior tibial artery is located in the lower leg, running from the popliteal fossa just behind the knee down along the tibia and fibula, the major bones of the lower leg. It is a branch of the ...

Researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University found that e-cigs allow people to inhale nicotine in a vapour, with scientists worried the nicotine could increase heart rate and blood pressure ...