Coronary artery disease (CAD) is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly associat ...

HealthDay News — The Coronary Risk Score in Women (CORSWO) can predict the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), according to a study published online Dec. 5 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic ...

A fully automated algorithm to quantify aortic artery calcification (AAC) on computed tomography (CT) scans performed for other clinical purposes (opportunistic CT) can predict the risk for subsequent ...

Among individuals undergoing low-dose chest computed tomography (CT) for lung cancer, extensive coronary artery calcium is associated with all-cause death and cardiovascular events.

Despite advances in prevention and optimal medical therapy, coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

Acute coronary syndromes are sudden episodes of reduced or no blood flow and therefore oxygen delivery to part of the heart, usually as a result of narrowing or blockage of an artery.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a serious condition that can have life-altering complications if it is not treated. Lifestyle changes such as exercise and smoking cessation, which can reverse the ...

Angioplasty may not be right for everyone. Patients with several blockages, blockages in certain places, or total occlusion of the artery may need coronary bypass instead. The procedure is also ...

In addition, non-invasive fractional flow reserve (FFR) indices, including computed tomography-FFR, have emerged as valuable tools, offering precise physiological assessment of coronary artery disease ...

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a condition that affects the duodenum — the section of the small intestine that joins the stomach. The syndrome is caused by the compressing of the ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and coronary artery disease are frequently associated and, when so, lead to a grim prognosis. Recent studies suggest the presence of interconnected pathophysiological pathways ...