Blocked heart arteries are a major cause of heart attacks and death around the world. Doctors call this condition coronary ...

Cardiologists reserve one particular nickname for a single type of heart attack: the widowmaker. It is not a formal medical ...

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On June 6, Mayor Yemi Mobolade shared a post about a recent hospital stay for double pneumonia, and detailed that during his stay, tests also revealed “…a major blockage in my ...

Many overlook the warnings preceding workout classes that encourage consulting a doctor before participating in rigorous exercise. After all, isn't exercise good for you? However, certain conditions ...

A calcium score can be a warning sign of heart disease but it does not tell you how badly an artery is blocked. Here s why a ...

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Carotid angioplasty and stenting can help open up blocked carotid arteries. It’s often used to help prevent strokes, and your doctor might recommend it if you have a blocked artery. If you’re feeling ...

The BASHIR Endovascular Catheter (THROMBOLEX, Inc.), recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is paving the way to more effective and safe treatment for acute pulmonary ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Your arteries play an important role in your cardiovascular health, transporting blood from the heart to all of the body’s cells.

The minimally invasive procedure restores blood flow to the foot, supports wound healing and reduces the risk of amputation, ...

Photo courtesy of the American Heart Association Blocked arteries in the heart muscle can lead to a massive heart attack and ...

Millions of Americans have peripheral artery disease, a disorder primarily caused by fatty deposits that can narrow arteries and block blood flow to the legs. Often, the first symptom they feel is leg ...