A heart attack, medically known as an acute myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is ...

A heart blockage does not always announce itself with dramatic chest pain. Coronary arteries can slowly narrow as fatty ...

Angiography mainly shows the silhouette of the artery, while tests such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical ...

Both the angiogram and angioplasty are useful tools when diagnosing and treating blockages and other heart issues. Both procedures are performed on an outpatient basis and are minimally invasive. If ...

SEATTLE — If you've ever worried about your heart health but scared to undergo an invasive treatment to get it checked, there’s a test that offers answers without a hospital stay or surgery. Dr.

The German Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) commissioned the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) to assess the benefits and harms of coronary computed tomography angiography ...

Women with chest symptoms may have clear angiograms but still face heart issues in smaller vessels Coronary microvascular dysfunction is common in women and may cause symptoms despite clear arteries ...

I am a 53 years old man who underwent a comprehensive health check up recently. I have been hypertensive for the last 7-8 years and have been detected with type 2 diabetes three years ago. My fasting ...

Feeling better after a heart attack does not always mean the arteries are clear. A cardiologist explains why follow-up ...

Though Klein had experienced symptoms since childhood, many patients with ACA are asymptomatic until they have a sudden ...