The left coronary artery continues at the anterior side of the heart between the right and left ... groove into a posterior descending artery (PDA) and posterolateral branch (RPL).

Infection with the COVID virus is associated with rapid growth of plaque in arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle, ...

Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up, restricting blood flow, and requires immediate treatment with ...

COVID-19 accelerates the progression of atherosclerotic plaques, increasing coronary inflammation and the risk of high-risk ...

By contrast, the Maasai of Africa have almost no heart disease. As the degree of coronary artery disease progresses, there may be near-complete obstruction of the lumen of the coronary artery ...

Coronary artery bypass surgery is a procedure to treat coronary heart disease. There are various types, including multiple bypass and minimally invasive. The medical name for coronary artery or ...

A new study found severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was associated with the rapid growth ...

Infection with the COVID-19 virus is associated with rapid growth of plaque in arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle, also called coronary arteries, researchers reported in a new study ...

National Wear Red Day raises awareness about the number 1 killer of women, cardiovascular disease. One mom shares her story ...

Robin Eaton wants women to trust their gut when it comes to their heart. In November 2023, the 46-year-old survived a spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD — a less common type of ...

Background The Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI), calculated from serum albumin levels and lymphocyte counts, is a simple ...

They’re also more likely to develop high-risk plaque that causes a heart attack WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Even a mild infection with COVID-19 can promote clogged arteries ...