Coronary stents were first developed in the mid 1980s, revolutionizing coronary artery disease treatment for patients. While stents are still used in patients today, only incremental developments in ...

The coronary calcium scan is a common way to screen for coronary artery disease. This imaging test can range in cost from $100 to $400, but many insurance companies restrict coverage or do not cover ...

In the ISCHEMIA trial, an invasive strategy with angiographic assessment and revascularization did not reduce clinical events among patients with stable ischemic heart disease and moderate or severe ...

Ischemic heart disease is a major cause of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The role of immediate coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the treatment of patients who have ...

Coronary thrombosis is a serious medical condition that can lead to a heart attack or even death. It occurs when a clot forms in one of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Coronary thrombosis ...

Vasospasm refers to the sudden contraction of the muscular walls of an artery. It causes the artery to narrow, reducing the amount of blood that can flow through it. The tissue receiving blood from ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) includes two primary forms: obstructive CAD (OCAD), caused by plaque buildup in the arteries, and nonobstructive CAD (NOCAD), often due to artery function issues like ...