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 (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. Although it’s the top cause of death in the U.S., there is a lot you can do to prevent or treat it. The trouble starts when a ...

We randomly assigned patients at increased risk for perioperative cardiac complications and clinically significant coronary artery disease to undergo either revascularization or no revascularization ...

Multivessel coronary artery disease is any form of coronary artery disease (CAD) that affects several major arteries. CAD is the most common type of heart disease in the United States, and in ...

A coronary calcium scan can reveal what’s going on inside the arteries in an easily accessible and inexpensive manner. So, ...

The coronary collateral circulation protects the heart from myocardial ischaemia, and is associated with improved survival in patients with coronary artery disease Collateral vessels are present at ...

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 ...