Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and the leading cause of death worldwide. It occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked by a buildup of "plaque" - cholesterol or other fatty deposits that build on the inner wall of the artery.
What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Coronary artery disease is another term used for atherosclerotic heart disease, a condition caused by a narrowing, hardening and furring of the walls of the coronary arteries.

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Latest Coronary Artery Disease News and Research

Study finds no benefit of routine orbital atherectomy in cardiac stenting

Study finds no benefit of routine orbital atherectomy in cardiac stenting

Research highlights importance of quality improvement programs in stroke care

Research highlights importance of quality improvement programs in stroke care

Ultra-rare gene variants drive coronary artery disease risk in European ancestry

Ultra-rare gene variants drive coronary artery disease risk in European ancestry

The long-term cardiac impact of COVID-19

The long-term cardiac impact of COVID-19

SCAI publishes comprehensive guidelines for STEMI treatment

SCAI publishes comprehensive guidelines for STEMI treatment

COVID-19 survivors at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and death

COVID-19 survivors at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and death

COVID-19 found to increase heart attack and stroke risks

COVID-19 found to increase heart attack and stroke risks

FDA approves new PET imaging agent for coronary artery disease

FDA approves new PET imaging agent for coronary artery disease

Women remain underserved in cardiovascular disease treatment despite advances

Women remain underserved in cardiovascular disease treatment despite advances

New guidelines for cardiovascular management in noncardiac surgery released

New guidelines for cardiovascular management in noncardiac surgery released

Medicare coverage for obesity drug raises questions

Medicare coverage for obesity drug raises questions

New model identifies cancer patients at high risk for ER visits during clinical trials

New model identifies cancer patients at high risk for ER visits during clinical trials

Cardiovascular disease pathways associated with psoriasis, but not other immune-mediated diseases

Cardiovascular disease pathways associated with psoriasis, but not other immune-mediated diseases

PlaqueTec and RxCelerate collaborate on early phase drug discovery for coronary artery disease

PlaqueTec and RxCelerate collaborate on early phase drug discovery for coronary artery disease

Socioeconomic disparities in coronary artery disease deaths linked to unhealthy behaviors

Socioeconomic disparities in coronary artery disease deaths linked to unhealthy behaviors

Study reveals tropical oils' dual impact: Vital vitamins and dangerous side effects

Study reveals tropical oils' dual impact: Vital vitamins and dangerous side effects

New research highlights role of dietary antioxidants in reducing erectile dysfunction risk

New research highlights role of dietary antioxidants in reducing erectile dysfunction risk

Elevated atherogenic index linked to higher erectile dysfunction risk

Elevated atherogenic index linked to higher erectile dysfunction risk

Key insights into cardiac metabolism dysfunction in the elderly

Key insights into cardiac metabolism dysfunction in the elderly

European Society of Cardiology highlights underrecognized link between obesity and heart disease

European Society of Cardiology highlights underrecognized link between obesity and heart disease

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