Smaller amounts of plaque buildup can trigger cardiovascular problems for women. Researchers say new guidelines are needed.

It turned out that women face increased heart risk at lower levels of plaque compared to men, researchers said. Women’s heart ...

Arteries can become blocked over many decades, before resulting in conditions that can become severe quickly. (Getty Images) Heart problems are very common in the UK, with around 7.6 million people ...

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On June 6, Mayor Yemi Mobolade shared a post about a recent hospital stay for double pneumonia, and detailed that during his stay, tests also revealed “…a major blockage in my ...

Did you know that blocked arteries significantly contribute to heart disease? The buildup of plaque in the arteries can hinder blood flow, increasing the likelihood of heart-related issues.

Carotid angioplasty and stenting can help open up blocked carotid arteries. It’s often used to help prevent strokes, and your doctor might recommend it if you have a blocked artery. If you’re feeling ...

Poor circulation shouldn’t be ignored, as it can cause more serious problems than you think. A vascular surgeon shared four early warning signs of blocked leg arteries, adding that it’s better to ...

CONCORD, Calif. (KGO) -- Research being conducted here in the Bay Area could provide a major advance for heart patients. Surgeons at John Muir Medical Center in Concord are implanting patients with a ...

Imagine a treatment for clogged arteries that opens them up much in the same way Drano opens up a clogged drain. That's the principle behind a new therapy surgeons are testing for use on patients with ...

Treating a fully blocked artery with medication alone is equally effective as percutaneous coronary intervention, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 66th Annual ...

Leg pain, cramps, or cold feet may signal blocked leg arteries — not just fatigue. Dr. Sumit Kapadia warns that poor ...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) was treated for a blocked artery Tuesday evening after experiencing chest discomfort at an event in Las Vegas, his presidential campaign announced Wednesday morning.