Ischemic cardiomyopathy changes how the heart pumps blood because of muscle damage. Learn about the role of medication in ...

Atherosclerosis (hardening of your blood vessels due to a buildup of plaques made from fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances) causes coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery ...

A heart attack (also known as a myocardial infarction) occurs when the flow of blood to an area of the heart is blocked, often because of a buildup of substances like fat or cholesterol.

Autopsy reports from the years 2005 to 2012 were searched with the following search terms: coronary artery disease, stroke, motor vehicle accident, pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection, ruptured ...

Introduction: Coronary-bronchial ... the sinoatrial nodal (SAN) artery. Case: A 75-year-old lady presented with recurrent midsternal chest pain for several years. Her medical history was notable for ...

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Symptoms of pleural effusion include: Causes of CHF include coronary artery disease, high blood pressure ... vegetables, eggs, low-fat dairy, rice, pasta, and dry or fresh beans. Avoid canned or ...

Her research background includes substance use and mental health among populations experiencing homelessness, and cardiovascular disease among adults. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most ...

Advances in cardiac imaging techniques and risk categorization have led to improvements in diagnosis, initial treatment and ...

Severe coronary artery calcification in patients with CKD increases the risk for heart failure, heart valve calcification, and progression to kidney failure.