He needed a stent to keep the artery open and blood flowing. But when his doctor tried to place it, he couldn't. Matt's ...

An anterior STEMI is usually from acute thrombotic occlusion of the left anterior descending coronary artery — also known as the “widow maker.” Recall that the anterior leads are technically ...

The widowmaker heart attack lives up to its ominous name. Cardiologists break down the risks, symptoms, and heart-smart tips ...

Having a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of zero has generally been accepted as a marker of a very low risk of having a ...

For decades, the clinical approach to coronary artery disease has been centred on the acute effects of coronary occlusion and ...

For decades, the management of coronary artery disease has focused on epicardial obstruction and ischaemia, which is often recognised too late for long-term intervention. This approach limits the ...

Having a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of zero has generally been accepted as a marker of a very low risk of having a ...

A new study by researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City aims to determine the best method to screen and evaluate ...

A new study by researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City aims to determine the best method to screen and evaluate patients who are at risk of developing coronary heart disease and which ...

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is America’s EMS certification organization – here’s how it works ...