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

Glucosamine supplements may reduce overall mortality similar to regular exercise, shows study

Glucosamine supplements may reduce overall mortality about as well as regular exercise does, according to a new epidemiological study from West Virginia University.

2 Dec 2020

Mayo Clinic study identifies trends in statin use across the U.S.

People who have coronary artery disease, stroke or peripheral artery disease often are prescribed a statin, a cholesterol-lowering drug that reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke.

1 Dec 2020

New method of guidance for heart bypass surgery to be tested on patients for the first time

A new approach to the guidance, planning and conducting of heart bypass surgery is being tested on patients for the first time in a clinical trial coordinated by a high-level research team at NUI Galway.

25 Nov 2020

Study highlights the role of genetic testing in evaluation of in-stent thrombosis

In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications, Nathan Burke, Tawanna Charlton, Hussam Hawamdeh, and Ki Park from the University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville.

20 Nov 2020

Study shows new route for treating myocardial infarction

When the heart develops, some of its coronary blood vessels develop from cells lining the inner surface of the heart's ventricular chambers (endocardium). Novel

19 Nov 2020

Researchers investigate challenges of treating acute myocardial infarction caused by variant angina

In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications, Wen-Yuan Ding, Jia-Min Li, Fei Zheng, Li-Li Wang, Xin-Yi Wei and Guo-Hua Li from Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Ji'nan, China, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ji'nan, China and Shandong First Medical University, Tai'an, China consider the challenges of treating acute myocardial infarction due to variant angina.

19 Nov 2020

Study highlights the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 among Black, Hispanic patients

Research presented today by UT Southwestern cardiologists at the annual American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2020 showed that Black and Hispanic people were more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than white patients, and that nonwhite men with cardiovascular disease or risk factors were more likely to die.

18 Nov 2020

ECG abnormalities can predict COVID-19 mortality

A team of scientists from New York University Langone Medical Center, USA, has revealed that the clinical severity of hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be predicted by analyzing the level of troponin elevation and electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities. The study is currently available on the medRxiv preprint server.

17 Nov 2020

Short, one-month dual anti-platelet treatment is safe and effective after stent placement

A one-month treatment of dual anti-platelet therapy is safe and as effective as a longer duration of therapy at preventing cardiac events in patients one year after stent placement, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

16 Nov 2020

Additional imaging tests can detect cause of heart attack in women with no major artery blockage

Diagnostic imaging techniques were able to find the underlying cause of heart attack in many women who had no major artery blockage, according to late- breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

16 Nov 2020

New screening strategy can help identify individuals with higher probability of developing heart disease

More than 40% of middle-aged adults have silent coronary artery disease. Researchers have developed a new screening questionnaire to help identify individuals at the highest risk for coronary artery disease, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

15 Nov 2020

New medication may reduce risk for heart failure-related events in people with chronic heart failure

Omecamtiv mecarbil, a new, investigational heart medication, reduced the risk of heart failure-related events in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

15 Nov 2020

Team sport improves blood pressure, vascular function in postmenopausal women

Team sport effectively counteracts diminished vascular function in women with high blood pressure, even several years after the onset of menopause.

11 Nov 2020

Study uncovers mechanisms behind premature menopause's link to cardiovascular disease

Menopause that occurs before a woman is 40 years old accelerates aging and is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

10 Nov 2020

Air pollution accounts for premature deaths from cardiovascular disease

In a current opinion article "Reduction of environmental pollutants for prevention of cardiovascular disease: it's time to act", published in the European Heart Journal this week.

9 Nov 2020

People who experience high blood pressure while sleeping have increased risk of heart attacks, strokes

People who experience high blood pressure while sleeping are more likely to experience future cardiovascular disease especially heart failure, even when their daytime blood pressure is within normal ranges, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

2 Nov 2020

Coronary Artery Disease

Overview

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Feature Articles

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

Glucosamine supplements may reduce overall mortality similar to regular exercise, shows study

Mayo Clinic study identifies trends in statin use across the U.S.

New method of guidance for heart bypass surgery to be tested on patients for the first time

Study highlights the role of genetic testing in evaluation of in-stent thrombosis

Study shows new route for treating myocardial infarction

Researchers investigate challenges of treating acute myocardial infarction caused by variant angina

Study highlights the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 among Black, Hispanic patients

ECG abnormalities can predict COVID-19 mortality

Short, one-month dual anti-platelet treatment is safe and effective after stent placement

Additional imaging tests can detect cause of heart attack in women with no major artery blockage

New screening strategy can help identify individuals with higher probability of developing heart disease

New medication may reduce risk for heart failure-related events in people with chronic heart failure

Team sport improves blood pressure, vascular function in postmenopausal women

Study uncovers mechanisms behind premature menopause's link to cardiovascular disease

Air pollution accounts for premature deaths from cardiovascular disease

People who experience high blood pressure while sleeping have increased risk of heart attacks, strokes

A systematic review and meta-analysis of stroke in COVID-19 patients

Study: Care from multidisciplinary cardio-obstetrics team may improve pregnancy outcomes

Serum metabolite profile can help identify individuals at risk of alcohol-related disease

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Could beta-blockers be a potential treatment for COVID-19?

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The Prospects of Semaglutide for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Coronary Artery Disease

Overview

Feature Articles

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

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