Coronary Artery Disease News

Atherosclerosis is the hardening of the arteries due to the build-up of cholesterol-rich plaques in the walls of arteries It is the primary cause of heart attacks and strokes, which together account for more than half of all deaths worldwide Individuals at increased CAD risk can benefit from early prevention using diet and lifestyle measures and the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs like statins

Clogged arteries is a common health problem in today's time because of unhealthy lifestyles, scroll down to check the Food list that may help prevent clogged arteries.  

To assess your risk of heart and cardiovascular disease, your healthcare practitioner may request lab tests on your blood and urine. Elevated levels of LDL [low-density lipoprotein] are an outcome that suggests a higher likelihood of developing heart disease. 

A 41-year-old man now has five kidneys He recently had a successful kidney transplant The man is recovering well following the procedure

Previous studies have provided mixed conclusions regarding the association between various reproductive risk factors, such as pregnancy and ovarian function, and CAD This new study is one of the first known larger studies (involving nearly 1,500 postmenopausal women) to consider a broad range of reproductive risk factors These include pregnancy factors, such as the number and type of pregnancy and age at first birth, as well as ovarian function factors including age at menarche, age at menopause, and reproductive life span

In observational studies, higher consumption of fish is associated with lower risks of coronary artery disease and stroke. 

Cardiac arrest is the sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness.

The immediate cause of cardiac arrest is usually an abnormal heart rhythms, called arrhythmias.

Researchers have found that undergoing a computer tomographic angiography was a better motivator to get people with suspected coronary artery disease to adopt healthier lifestyle practices than an exercise electrocardiography and stress test.

Heart failure is a common condition among people with Type 2 diabetes. 

Postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome report lower sexual activity, desire, and sexual satisfaction, according to a new report.

The best way to determine one's vitamin D level is by getting a blood test.

 By tracking a single cell in a growing heart, Stanford University scientists have discovered a cell type that could repair damaged arteries.