Plaque is deep deposits of cholesterol and a blockage of blood flow to the heart could lead to a heart attack. CHD is ...

Using intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide stent implantation during complex stenting procedures is safer and more effective ...

Having a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of zero has generally been accepted as a marker of a very low risk of having a ...

Despite advances in its understanding and treatment, coronary heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Acute coronary syndromes most commonly result as a consequence of the rupture ...

Critics say a new, broader definition of high-risk plaque opens the door to more tests, diagnoses, and invasive procedures, steering us down a potentially harmful path.

Swedish researchers have identified genetic variants that increase the risk of atherosclerosis. The aim is for these new ...

For decades, the management of coronary artery disease has focused on epicardial obstruction and ischaemia, which is often recognised too late for long-term intervention. This approach limits the ...

An intensive three-drug regimen of heart medications did not significantly impact the rate of serious cardiovascular events ...

Swedish researchers have identified genetic variants that increase the risk of atherosclerosis. The aim is for these new ...

A new study by researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City aims to determine the best method to screen and evaluate patients who are at risk of developing coronary heart disease and which ...