Patients with multivessel disease and unstable angina or non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) derive as much benefit from fractional flow reserve (FFR)-guided percutaneous coronary ...

Angina is manifested as a chest pain that may (in case of stable angina) or may not (in case of unstable type of angina) be brought about by physical exertion or mental stress. 1-5 The heart muscles ...

Dallas, TX Researchers report that the inflammatory marker interleukin-18, found in increased levels in atherosclerotic plaques, appears to be a potent predictor of cardiovascular death among patients ...

The goal of the trial was to evaluate a strategy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) plus medical therapy compared with medical therapy alone in patients with low-risk stable coronary artery ...

Heart attacks kill more seniors by far than any other disease. “Atherosclerosis” is the cause; it means “artery hardening.” First, fatty deposits, or “atheromas,” appear in the artery lining. This ...

Chest pain is one of the most common indicators that your heart isn't functioning properly. If you feel cramping, pressure, or pinching that makes you wince, it could be angina. Here's what you need ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If angina pectoris – pain, pressure or tightness and shortness of breath – suddenly occurs even at rest, this can indicate an ...

For patients referred for evaluation of stable angina, a tiered protocol progressing from calcium scans to CT angiography (CTA) to CT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) appears to be a viable ...

Angina is a heart condition that causes temporary pain or an uncomfortable feeling in the chest. It often occurs during exercise but can also be triggered by anxiety, stress, eating a large meal, or ...

Periprocedural use of cangrelor appears to decrease ischemic complications in patients with stable angina and those with ACS undergoing PCI, and does not increase GUSTO severe bleeding in either ...

Angina pectoris, often shortened to angina, is chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart and most commonly - but not always - a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD). The ...