Patrick's scan showed "significant blockages" in his arteries, Murray said. He was at high risk for a dangerous cardiac event ...

Dr Sumit Kapadia, Vascular Surgeon and Varicose Vein Specialist, recently on his IG handle, spoke about artery blockages, and ...

Breakthrough research shows ultrasound can spot filler-related vascular complications early, enabling precise treatment and ...

A carotid endarterectomy involves making an incision in the neck, opening the carotid artery and physically removing the ...

This restricts blood flow, deprives organs of oxygen, and increases cardiac strain. The earlier you recognize the symptoms, ...

Pennsylvania heart specialists welcomed the results of a decade-long study reinforcing their belief in minimally invasive ...

The study makes it clear there is little to no benefit from elective surgery. If a doctor tells you that they have discovered a narrowing in your carotid artery, maybe tell them you will take the ...

After a failed percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for chronic total occlusion (CTO), subintimal tracking and reentry (STAR) with the definitive stenting staged at either 5-7 weeks or 12-14 weeks ...

Most carotid-artery stenting or endarterectomy is done for asymptomatic cases. The large CREST-2 randomized trial now shows that endarterectomy holds no stroke and mortality benefit over intensive ...

A blocked coronary artery causing an acute heart attack must be opened immediately with a stent procedure. However, if other coronary arteries also appear to be narrowed, it is safe to wait and treat ...

Opening all blocked arteries with stents in patients with a heart attack, known as complete revascularization, reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular causes, death from any cause and future ...