Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and the leading cause of death worldwide. It occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked by a buildup of "plaque" - cholesterol or other fatty deposits that build on the inner wall of the artery.
What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Coronary artery disease is another term used for atherosclerotic heart disease, a condition caused by a narrowing, hardening and furring of the walls of the coronary arteries.

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Defibrillators and CPR cut marathon cardiac deaths in half, study shows

Defibrillators and CPR cut marathon cardiac deaths in half, study shows

Intravenous iron shows promise for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Intravenous iron shows promise for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

AI-based imaging performs equally well as ultrasound in guiding heart procedures

AI-based imaging performs equally well as ultrasound in guiding heart procedures

New trial shows oral semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events in diabetes patients

New trial shows oral semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events in diabetes patients

WARRIOR trial finds no impact of intensive therapy on heart events in women

WARRIOR trial finds no impact of intensive therapy on heart events in women

New evidence suggests HPV could increase risk of coronary artery disease

New evidence suggests HPV could increase risk of coronary artery disease

A pecan a day keeps bad cholesterol away

A pecan a day keeps bad cholesterol away

Cannabis use found to raise heart attack risk among younger adults

Cannabis use found to raise heart attack risk among younger adults

Finnish study reveals complex link between physical activity and longevity

Finnish study reveals complex link between physical activity and longevity

Food insecurity increases cardiovascular risk among American adults

Food insecurity increases cardiovascular risk among American adults

Intermittent fasting cuts heart attack risk by preventing dangerous blood clots

Intermittent fasting cuts heart attack risk by preventing dangerous blood clots

Exploring the role of SNPs in early diagnosis of coronary microvascular dysfunction

Exploring the role of SNPs in early diagnosis of coronary microvascular dysfunction

Kennesaw State researcher wins prestigious award for heart disease diagnostic innovation

Kennesaw State researcher wins prestigious award for heart disease diagnostic innovation

Can the carnivore diet trigger kidney stones? Case study raises red flags

Can the carnivore diet trigger kidney stones? Case study raises red flags

Sweat fails to match blood in tracking inflammation after heart attacks

Sweat fails to match blood in tracking inflammation after heart attacks

Menthol cigarettes contribute to higher death rates in smokers

Menthol cigarettes contribute to higher death rates in smokers

New deep learning method could revolutionize heart health monitoring

New deep learning method could revolutionize heart health monitoring

High cholesterol diets increase heart attack risk in U.S. veterans, study warns

High cholesterol diets increase heart attack risk in U.S. veterans, study warns

Mediterranean diet boosts quality of life—here’s how

Mediterranean diet boosts quality of life—here’s how

AI-driven ECG age prediction transforms early disease detection

AI-driven ECG age prediction transforms early disease detection

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