As plaque (cholesterol deposits) builds up in coronary arteries, calcium is also deposited. A low-dose CT scan can measure the amount of calcium. Ideally, you would have a score of 0, and the higher ...

A unilateral and incomplete line indicates the least severe case of cardiovascular disease, while a complete bilateral line ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD), better known as clogged arteries, is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to 2023 research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This type ...

PERCUTANEOUS coronary intervention (PCI) for unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA) disease demonstrates favourable ...

Using intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide stent implantation during complex stenting procedures is safer and more effective ...

Having a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of zero has generally been accepted as a marker of a very low risk of having a ...

For decades, the management of coronary artery disease has focused on epicardial obstruction and ischaemia, which is often recognised too late for long-term intervention. This approach limits the ...

There is no easy way to unclog an artery once plaque has built up. However, dietary choices, exercise, and avoiding smoking can improve cardiovascular health and stop blockages from worsening.

What is an ACA in a child? An anomalous coronary artery (ACA) is a heart defect. This is something your baby is born with (congenital). In ACA, the blood vessels that supply blood to your child’s ...

2.1 Literature search strategy and selection criteria Searches in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were conducted until October 2023 using unrestricted terms related to sleep ...

2008 Expert Reviews Ltd. Cite this: Coronary Artery Bifurcation Lesion Classifications ... a nonsignificant side branch Only main branch ostium is diseasedOnly side branch ostium is diseased ...