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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Anger traits decline with age in midlife women, study shows

Anger traits decline with age in midlife women, study shows

Vaccination plays key role in preventing cardiovascular events after infection

Vaccination plays key role in preventing cardiovascular events after infection

PIEZO2 ion channel plays critical role in the formation of coronary vessels and the heart

PIEZO2 ion channel plays critical role in the formation of coronary vessels and the heart

New ACC guidance helps incorporate pharmacologic weight management strategies into cardiovascular care

New ACC guidance helps incorporate pharmacologic weight management strategies into cardiovascular care

Higher ocean microplastics linked to more diabetes, stroke, and heart disease

Higher ocean microplastics linked to more diabetes, stroke, and heart disease

Living near microplastic polluted waters linked to higher risk of heart and metabolic diseases

Living near microplastic polluted waters linked to higher risk of heart and metabolic diseases

Combination of facial thermal imaging and AI shows promise in detecting coronary artery disease

Combination of facial thermal imaging and AI shows promise in detecting coronary artery disease

P2Y12 inhibitors linked to lower rates of cardiovascular events compared to aspirin

P2Y12 inhibitors linked to lower rates of cardiovascular events compared to aspirin

Coronary inflammation marker helps identify hidden heart risk in young adults

Coronary inflammation marker helps identify hidden heart risk in young adults

Sudden cardiac death found to be a major risk among male bodybuilders

Sudden cardiac death found to be a major risk among male bodybuilders

Innovative technology offers non-invasive way to observe blood clotting

Innovative technology offers non-invasive way to observe blood clotting

Palliative care for cardiovascular conditions may help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life

Palliative care for cardiovascular conditions may help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life

Sleep deprivation increases inflammation linked to heart disease risk

Sleep deprivation increases inflammation linked to heart disease risk

Hidden heart and lung damage detected in patients with long COVID

Hidden heart and lung damage detected in patients with long COVID

Cardiovascular mortality higher in women with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus

Cardiovascular mortality higher in women with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus

Stenting improves long term outcomes in CTO PCI patients

Stenting improves long term outcomes in CTO PCI patients

Single antiplatelet therapy after TAVR linked to lower mortality and bleeding

Single antiplatelet therapy after TAVR linked to lower mortality and bleeding

Pecans lower cholesterol and improve diet quality in at-risk adults, study finds

Pecans lower cholesterol and improve diet quality in at-risk adults, study finds

New blood test can improve heart disease risk prediction

New blood test can improve heart disease risk prediction

Monoclonal antibody can effectively reverse bleeding complications linked to ticagrelor

Monoclonal antibody can effectively reverse bleeding complications linked to ticagrelor

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