A heart blockage occurs when the coronary arteries, which are vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, become narrowed or completely blocked by a buildup of plaque. This plaque is ...

One of the most common signs of a blocked artery is chest pain, also known as angina. This pain may feel like pressure, ...

In most heart attacks, a PCI is necessary to reopen the blocked blood vessel. During the procedure, a cardiologist uses catheters to access the blocked artery and open it by placing a metal stent.

A 'FIT and healthy' doctor has warned others not to ignore red flag symptoms after suffering a shock heart attack. Former surgeon Philip Hollows, 67, was just seven months into his retirement when ...

Listen to the subtle symptoms of clogged arteries as it could lead to health complications, including heart attack and brain ...

Cardiovascular disease is one of the biggest killers in the world, leading to around 18 million deaths a year.

In sharp contrast to earlier studies, patients with severe triple-vessel heart disease fared equally well whether they ...

One big concern is that people with CKD are more likely to develop heart and blood vessel problems. This is known as ...

Reduced blood flow can result in chest pain called angina, or in a heart attack if a blood vessel gets blocked completely. Cholesterol can build up in the walls of your arteries. (Photo Credit ...

Revolutionary balloon and stent procedure reduces recovery time from weeks to days, transforming treatment for patients with mechanical heart pumps.