In a world-first, a team of researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Emory School of Medicine, Atlanta, has ...

Arteries can become blocked over many decades, before resulting in conditions that can become severe quickly. (Getty Images) Heart problems are very common in the UK, with around 7.6 million people ...

Clogged heart arteries, medically known as coronary artery disease, represent one of the most serious cardiovascular conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. When arteries that supply blood ...

PLAINSBORO, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Heart bypass surgery: What used to be an extraordinary procedure for clogged arteries is now done more than a thousand times a day. And it's still a powerful fix for ...

In his early to mid-40s, Matt Bowman powered through triathlons and joined friends for 100-mile bike rides in the wide open countryside outside Richardson, Texas. But at 48, he started to slow down.

When discussing cardiovascular health, our minds often drift right to the heart. The heart is, indeed, at the heart of the cardiovascular system. However, numerous other body parts, including the ...

Dr. Michael Acker answers the question: 'Why Bypass Surgery Instead Of Stents?' — -- Question: Why do some patients require bypass surgery instead of stents? Answer: There are some situations ...

Understanding Heart Blockage The heart continuously pumps to ensure that oxygen and blood circulate throughout the body. A ...

Know about five early signs of heart blockage, such as feeling tired and short of breath. Also, find out how to take steps to ...

DALLAS (Reuters) - Former President George W. Bush underwent successful surgery at a Dallas hospital on Tuesday to place a stent in a blocked heart artery, a spokesman said. Bush, 67, was "in high ...