Among the most dangerous issues facing patients in need of replacement mechanical heart valves is aortic regurgitation —  a ...

Two P2Y12 inhibitors often used interchangeably, ticagrelor and prasugrel (antiplatelet medications prescribed to prevent the ...

Artery dissection occurs when a tear in the inner lining of an artery allows blood to penetrate the vessel wall, leading to the formation of an intramural haematoma. This vascular disturbance can ...

New research reveals gut bacteria significantly influence heart health by producing chemicals affecting cholesterol, ...

With May being Stroke Awareness Month, it’s a great time to learn about strokes and their impact. A stroke is one of the most time-sensitive medical emergencies a person can experience. Strokes happen ...

A carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure to remove fatty deposits from the carotid arteries. These are the two main arteries that supply blood to the brain, face, and neck. They are on ...

LIKE all the other muscles of the human body, the heart muscle itself requires freshly oxygenated blood to live. It gets its supply from the coronary arteries, which sprout from the trunk of the ...

High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” affects millions worldwide while quietly inflicting damage on vital organs long before any symptoms appear. This stealthy condition creates a ...