In a new study of more than 40,000 patients, researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City have found that patients who have no evidence of calcium in ...

A normal coronary angiogram does not always guarantee safety from a heart attack. Conditions like microvascular disease, ...

After a heart attack it might be worth it to already treat constrictions in blood vessels not involved in the heart attack right away during the first intervention to treat the heart attack. In a ...

Can heart stents decline over time or need replacement? A cardiologist explains how stents work, why problems can develop, warning signs to watch for, and new treatment options. Keep reading for more ...

The coronary artery supplies blood to the heart. If calcium builds up in the coronary artery, it can lead to coronary artery disease and increase a person’s risk of a heart attack. Calcium is the most ...

Preventing heart disease now goes beyond routine cholesterol and blood pressure checks. Newer, more sophisticated tools can ...

Optimal health depends on unobstructed blood flow to all our organs and tissues. Atherosclerosis obstructs blood flow acutely (e.g. heart attacks, strokes) or chronically. Prior columns in this series ...

A senior Asian woman who is suffering from arthritis rubs her hands in discomfort while sitting on the sofa at home. (PHOTO: Getty Images) What is circulation, you ask. Circulation is when our heart ...