Background: Middle-aged and older endurance athletes have increased prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) on coronary CT angiography (CCTA) compared to healthy controls, despite similarly low ...

Abnormal retinal microvasculature on ophthalmic OCT angiography was associated with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis on coronary CT angiography in a cohort study. Retinal indicators observed on ...

In a new study of more than 40,000 patients, researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City have found that patients who have no evidence of calcium in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Prior to 1990, many assumed that once cholesterol plaques form in the arteries causing atherosclerosis, it was not reversible.

A recent study found that younger males develop a slight risk of cardiovascular disease seven years before females. The risk of coronary heart disease began to diverge between males and females around ...

Heart disease, specifically coronary disease, is a common health issue affecting around 18 million American adults. The coronary arteries play a vital role in supplying the heart muscle with essential ...

Scientists have designed an immunotherapy that reduces plaque in the arteries of mice, presenting a possible new treatment strategy against heart disease. The antibody-based therapy could complement ...

Reliance on CTA-derived FFR produced more perfectly patent grafts than QCA ...

The coronary artery supplies blood to the heart. If calcium builds up in the coronary artery, it can lead to coronary artery disease and increase a person’s risk of a heart attack. Calcium is the most ...

Coronary artery disease is a widespread and serious condition, affecting 1 in 20 adults age 20 and older. But manypeople ...