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 Characteristics

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Latest Coronary Artery Disease News and Research

Exploring m6A RNA modification as a therapeutic target in cardiovascular disorders

Emerging research highlights the transformative potential of m6A RNA modification in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

14 Nov 2025

Study examines medication adherence in high-risk, low-income populations

People with high blood pressure were twice as likely to take their blood pressure medication regularly when offered daily chances to win cash rewards, yet they did not achieve better blood pressure measurements than people who were not offered financial rewards, a new study shows.

11 Nov 2025

Comparative study finds higher rates of adverse events with ticagrelor

One year of treatment with either of two strong blood-thinning medications—ticagrelor and prasugrel—by people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who had a drug-eluting stent placed in their heart to treat coronary artery blockages did not offer the same level of benefit to prevent stent clotting, heart attacks, and bleeding complications, according to findings presented during a preliminary late-breaking science session during the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025 in New Orleans on November 10.

10 Nov 2025

MRI-based blood flow testing offers better answers for unexplained chest pain

Chest pain may still be angina even when coronary angiogram testing shows the main heart arteries look clear. Using stress cardiac stress MRI testing to measure blood flow around the heart appears to improve diagnosis and patient quality of life.

10 Nov 2025

Blood protein pattern linked to increased risk of hereditary atherosclerosis

A specific pattern of proteins in the blood may reflect an increased risk of hereditary atherosclerosis. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet, examining close relatives of people who had suffered a heart attack at a young age.

10 Nov 2025

PCSK9 inhibitor combined with a statin may help reduce LDL cholesterol after heart transplant

The cholesterol medication alirocumab, a PCSK9 inhibitor, combined with a statin appeared to reduce LDL cholesterol levels by more than 50% among patients after a heart transplant, according to a late-breaking science presentation today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

10 Nov 2025

Study reveals double trouble for peripheral arterial disease patients with AFib

New research from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that patients diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) who also have atrial fibrillation (AFib) face a significantly higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).

10 Nov 2025

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy linked to increased risk of cardiovascular complications

A new study from researchers at Intermountain Health reveals that hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular complications - including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and death - within five years of giving birth.

10 Nov 2025

Coronary artery calcium score could help predict overall health and all-cause mortality

In a new study of more than 40,000 patients, researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City have found that patients who have no evidence of calcium in their coronary arteries are not only significantly less likely to die from heart conditions – including heart attacks and heart failure– but also are at reduced risk of death from non-cardiac medical conditions.

10 Nov 2025

Scientists map gut microbiota associated with coronary artery disease

Nearly 20 million people die every year from cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death worldwide.

6 Nov 2025

Cutting balloon angioplasty proves noninferior to intravascular lithotripsy in treating calcified coronary lesions

Results from the first randomized controlled trial to directly compare the safety and efficacy of cutting balloon (CB) angioplasty to intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) prior to drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation for the treatment of calcified coronary artery disease found CB to be noninferior to IVL.

28 Oct 2025

Obesity’s health risks shift with age and sex, new genetic study reveals

Using a new time-resolved Mendelian randomization approach in over 360,000 UK Biobank participants, Karlsson et al. revealed that the causal impact of obesity changes across life, with distinct age- and sex-specific risk patterns for diabetes, heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and osteoarthritis.

27 Oct 2025

Sirolimus-eluting balloon strategy matches drug-eluting stents in large international PCI trial

New study results from a large international all-comer population of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) candidates found that utilizing a strategy of sirolimus-eluting balloons with bailout stenting only if necessary was noninferior to routine drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation as part of the treatment for de novo coronary artery disease.

27 Oct 2025

Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40

A large UK Biobank study found that higher night-time light exposure is linked to significantly greater risks of coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular conditions. The findings suggest maintaining darker nights and adequate daytime light could support heart health.

26 Oct 2025

Genetic study reveals links between cannabis use and mental health

University of California San Diego of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have identified regions of the human genome associated with cannabis use, uncovering new relationships with psychiatric, cognitive and physical health.

13 Oct 2025

Tramadol found to offer limited relief for chronic pain while raising risk of serious side effects

The strong opioid painkiller, tramadol, is not that effective at easing chronic pain for which it's widely prescribed, finds a pooled data analysis of the available research, published online in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine.

7 Oct 2025

Rising temperatures put older hearts in danger

Research reveals aging hearts struggle with extreme heat, increasing cardiovascular risks for older adults as climate change intensifies global temperatures.

7 Oct 2025

VR technology proves better than anti-anxiety meds in coronary angiography

Patients undergoing coronary angiography often experience anxiety both before and during the procedure, often treated by the administration of anti-anxiety medications. A new analysis being presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Middle East 2025 Together with 16th Emirates Cardiac Society Conference found virtual reality (VR) effectively reduced anxiety during the procedure and had more stable vital signs than patients receiving standard care.

3 Oct 2025

Genetic risk scores fail to predict survival after diagnosis

Research indicates that disease susceptibility genetics poorly predict survival, while longevity PGSs offer stronger associations with post-diagnosis mortality.

2 Oct 2025

New ACC Scientific Statement highlights inflammation in cardiovascular disease

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) released today its second Scientific Statement, Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD).

29 Sep 2025

Coronary Artery Disease

Overview

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Feature Articles

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Latest Coronary Artery Disease News and Research

Exploring m6A RNA modification as a therapeutic target in cardiovascular disorders

Study examines medication adherence in high-risk, low-income populations

Comparative study finds higher rates of adverse events with ticagrelor

MRI-based blood flow testing offers better answers for unexplained chest pain

Blood protein pattern linked to increased risk of hereditary atherosclerosis

PCSK9 inhibitor combined with a statin may help reduce LDL cholesterol after heart transplant

Study reveals double trouble for peripheral arterial disease patients with AFib

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy linked to increased risk of cardiovascular complications

Coronary artery calcium score could help predict overall health and all-cause mortality

Scientists map gut microbiota associated with coronary artery disease

Cutting balloon angioplasty proves noninferior to intravascular lithotripsy in treating calcified coronary lesions

Obesity’s health risks shift with age and sex, new genetic study reveals

Sirolimus-eluting balloon strategy matches drug-eluting stents in large international PCI trial

Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40

Genetic study reveals links between cannabis use and mental health

Tramadol found to offer limited relief for chronic pain while raising risk of serious side effects

Rising temperatures put older hearts in danger

VR technology proves better than anti-anxiety meds in coronary angiography

Genetic risk scores fail to predict survival after diagnosis

New ACC Scientific Statement highlights inflammation in cardiovascular disease

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

Coronary Artery Disease

Overview

Feature Articles

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Latest Coronary Artery Disease News and Research

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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