Quitting smoking is also critical, as smoking greatly increases the risk of aortic conditions like aneurysms. The aorta is the largest artery in the body to which all other major arteries are ...

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an increasingly recognized cause of acute coronary syndrome or sudden cardiac death, primarily affecting relatively young women (median age, 51 years) ...

There is no easy way to unclog an artery once plaque has built up. However, dietary choices, exercise, and avoiding smoking can improve cardiovascular health and stop blockages from worsening.

A new Intermountain Health study finds that peripheral artery disease, a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans over the age of 40, is often underdiagnosed and undertreated ...

A new Intermountain Health study finds that peripheral artery disease, a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans over the age of 40, is often underdiagnosed and undertreated ...

The HOST-BR trial demonstrated that for patients at either high or low risk of bleeding, 3 months is the optimal duration of treatment to reduce adverse events without increasing bleeding risk ...

Semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, improves glycaemic control and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes and those with cardiovascular disease, including peripheral artery ...

Bonaca MC, Catarig AM, Houlind K, et al., for the STRIDE Trial Investigators. Semaglutide and walking capacity in people with symptomatic peripheral artery disease and type 2 diabetes (STRIDE): a ...

Jugular vein distention (JVD) causes a bulge in the veins running down the right side of a person’s neck. It results from increased pressure in a large vein called the vena cava. JVD can signify ...

Patients presenting with cervical artery dissection (CAD) are at risk for subsequent ischemic events. We aimed to identify characteristics that are associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke ...