In practice, the risk of developing dementia while on a statin may be lower than not being on a statin. But part of this is ...

Higher levels of micronanoplastics were found in carotid artery plaque, especially in people with stroke symptoms, suggesting ...

In patients undergoing chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), stenting demonstrated improved ...

WASHINGTON -- The Neuroguard carotid stent system, with its integrated embolic filter, continued to show good results at 2 ...

After recovering from angioplasty, you need to make sure to switch over to a heart-healthy lifestyle—which includes eating ...

In 2019, Sister Bay’s Gary Schulze, an active senior, thought he may have pulled a muscle in his chest. Turns out- it was coronary artery disease. “Once ...

A multinational study led by researchers at Stanford Medicine has found that the risks of major complications after stenting ...

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AZFamily) — You may remember a video Arizona’s Family first showed you last month: a man in Litchfield Park ...

Two main types: ischemic (blocked artery, ~87% of cases) and hemorrhagic (bleeding in the brain). - Risk Factors: - Controllable: High blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, poor diet, inactivity ...

Patients with clogged arteries often undergo surgery to reopen ... patients from the discomfort and risks of carotid surgery or stenting,” Brown said. “Additionally, this method could lead ...

Current risk assessment guidelines for ischemic stroke may underestimate patients with mild carotid stenosis. A Japanese ...