Abstract: Coronary artery stenosis is characterized by the obstruction or narrowing of coronary arteries, impairing blood flow to the cardiac muscle. Cardiovascular diseases rank among the leading ...

Dr London highlights the importance of tests like ABI, carotid ultrasound, echocardiogram, and cardiac CT angiogram.

The field of cardiovascular research has long examined the relationship between high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and coronary artery disease (CAD). Numerous ...

Women with severe coronary heart disease causing narrowing or blockages in the arteries may derive greater long-term benefits ...

As heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, timely and expert cardiovascular care is essential for ...

During the operation, surgeons opened the Left Anterior Descending artery and removed plaque along its full length. The Right ...

Shoveling snow, a common winter chore, poses significant heart risks, especially for those unaccustomed to exertion or with underlying health issues.

Abstract: Segmenting coronary arteries from X-ray coronary angiography (XCA) images allows observation of coronary artery morphology and stenosis, which is of great significance for computer-aided ...

Oxidized phospholipids on apolipoprotein B-100 (OxPL-apoB) reflect pro-inflammatory properties of Lp(a) (lipoprotein(a)). The effect of OxPL-apoB on major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

This document describes performance measures for chronic coronary disease that are appropriate for public reporting or pay-for-performance programs. Quality measures are also provided that are not yet ...