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.

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Latest Coronary Artery Disease News and Research

New data reveals optimal timing for percutaneous coronary intervention in TAVR patients

New data reveals that percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) can be safely performed before, during, or after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD).

3 May 2024

Artificial intelligence expands diagnostic horizons in coronary angiography

New insights from the AI-ENCODE study showed artificial intelligence (AI) successfully allowed the automated extraction of key functional and physiological data from routine angiograms.

3 May 2024

Inflammatory disease not major risk factors for severe COVID-19, focus on comorbidities urged

Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs).

3 May 2024

PlaqueTec closes $8 million equity financing

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From PlaqueTec 2 May 2024

Exploring the potential of ketogenic diets in managing epilepsy

The mechanisms of action, efficacy, and side effects of ketogenic diet (KD) variations in epileptic patients.

26 Apr 2024

Research reveals undertreatment of women with heart disease

Women with heart disease are less often treated with cholesterol-lowering drugs than men, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

25 Apr 2024

National study links air pollution to increased risk of heart attacks in Poland

Subpopulations at heightened risk for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) due to air pollution.

25 Apr 2024

Younger adults with atrial fibrillation face higher rates of heart failure and stroke

The risk factor (RF) burden, clinical outcomes, and long-term survival among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) under 65 years of age.

24 Apr 2024

The relationship between calcium consumption at various times of the day and cardiovascular disease

The quantity of calcium consumed at breakfast and dinner was associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD).

23 Apr 2024

Study provides valuable insights into the DCB-only strategy for left main coronary artery disease

Sanna Uskela et al., at North Karelia Central Hospital-Heart Center, Finland, conducted a retrospective single-center registry study that focused on the use of drug-coated balloon (DCB)-only strategy for treating de novo left main coronary artery disease.

12 Apr 2024

Periodontal treatment after heart rhythm ablation may reduce AFib recurrence

Treating gum disease in the 3-months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) may lower oral inflammation and may reduce AFib recurrence, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

10 Apr 2024

Chronic low-level inflammation may be a contributor to both depression and heart disease

Coronary artery disease and major depression may be genetically linked via inflammatory pathways to an increased risk for cardiomyopathy, a degenerative heart muscle disease, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital have found.

8 Apr 2024

Preventive PCI reduces cardiac event risks in patients with high-risk plaque

People with a buildup of fatty atherosclerotic plaque in the heart's arteries considered at risk of rupturing were far less likely to suffer a serious cardiac event if they underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a procedure to open blocked arteries, compared with those who took medications alone but did not undergo PCI, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

8 Apr 2024

Treating early-stage heart failure in diabetic patients: Insights from ARISE-HF trial

One of the first studies to attempt to treat early-stage heart failure in patients with Type 2 diabetes did not meet its primary endpoint, but a preplanned subgroup analysis found a statistically significant effect of treatment in patients who were not taking SGLT2 inhibitors or GLP-1 RAs, which are antidiabetic medications that also have benefits for the heart.

8 Apr 2024

Increased coronary vessel wall thickness linked to heart dysfunction in asymptomatic HIV patients

A new study found increased coronary vessel wall thickness that was significantly associated with impaired diastolic function in asymptomatic, middle-aged individuals living with HIV.

4 Apr 2024

Study finds elevated sodium consumption in heart disease patients

Individuals with heart disease stand to gain the most from a low-sodium diet but, on average, consume over twice the recommended daily sodium intake, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

2 Apr 2024

AI deciphers city designs that could cut heart disease rates

AI models analyzing over half a million Google Street View images uncover urban features linked to coronary heart disease, offering insights for city design to lower disease rates.

1 Apr 2024

Heavy drinkers who cut back see major heart health benefits, study finds

Study shows that heavy drinkers who reduced their alcohol intake experienced a significantly lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, underscoring the potential benefits of alcohol reduction on heart health.

31 Mar 2024

Google Street View predicts heart disease risk based on neighborhood features

Researchers have used Google Street View to study hundreds of elements of the built environment, including buildings, green spaces, pavements and roads, and how these elements relate to each other and influence coronary artery disease in people living in these neighborhoods.

27 Mar 2024

Sleeping fewer than seven hours associated with higher high blood pressure risk

Sleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

27 Mar 2024