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 ...

According to WHO, the leading cause of death among women in India in 2021 after COVID-19 was ischemic heart disease (IHD).

When the heart has to work harder to pump blood through stiffer, narrower arteries, high blood pressure can develop. Atherosclerosis. This term is clinical for hardening of the arteries. "It occurs as ...

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection, SCAD, occurs when a tear or separation forms in the wall of a coronary artery. The tear leads to a disruption of blood flow to the downstream heart muscle which ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, but doctors say many people don't recognize the early warning signs until a major event happens.

Coronary artery calcium scores can accurately assess cardiovascular risk for both men and women, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s annual Scientific Sessions Nov. 18.

Coronary artery calcium scoring with CT can identify symptomatic patients with a very low risk of heart attacks or strokes. Researchers said the findings may one day help some patients with stable ...

Both overweight and obesity can increase the risk of developing coronary artery disease. Maintaining a healthy diet and a moderate weight can help decrease the chance of this and other heart ...

New insights into spontaneous coronary artery dissection—a devastating cause of heart attacks in young, healthy patients—were presented at the EAPCI Summit 2026. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection ...

Having a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of zero has generally been accepted as a marker of a very low risk of having a cardiac event within the next five years. However, age is a strong ...

Smaller amounts of plaque buildup can trigger cardiovascular problems for women. Researchers say new guidelines are needed.