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A widowmaker heart attack affects the left anterior descending (LAD) artery. Read on to learn the effects and likelihood of ...
Gary Ratkiewicz underwent a less-invasive small-incision bypass procedure at Loyola Medicine, which allowed him to quickly ...
When there are elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood, it can accumulate on the walls of arteries, forming plaque. This buildup narrows the arteries and restricts ...
When arteries become clogged or damaged due to plaque buildup, it can restrict blood flow and lead to serious cardiovascular conditions like heart disease and stroke. While modern medicine offers ...
In a groundbreaking procedure, Pune doctors used sonic waves to successfully clear a heavily calcified 90% blockage in the ...
Clogged arteries, or atherosclerosis, increase the risk of heart disease, but dietary changes can help mitigate this risk.
A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked. This medical emergency is often the result of coronary artery disease. Often, heart attack ...
GE HealthCare has secured the FDA’s approval for an injectable, radioactive imaging agent that gives clinicians a clearer ...
in which a surgeon removes a vein from another area in the body and connects it above and below a blocked artery to improve blood flow, Dr. Erben says. Blood thinners may be prescribed to help ...