Scripps Clinic interventional cardiologist Paul Teirstein, M.D., became the first in Southern California to use a newly approved drug-coated balloon to clear a clogged stent that previously had been ...

Heart disease usually ranks as the number one cause of death among Americans, according to the CDC. It’s a broad category, encompassing a fair number of different illnesses and variations of disorders ...

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a common surgery used to restore blood flow when coronary arteries become severely blocked by plaque buildup, and is performed over 200,000 times a year ...

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On June 6, Mayor Yemi Mobolade shared a post about a recent hospital stay for double pneumonia, and detailed that during his stay, tests also revealed “…a major blockage in my ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Having a seemingly random heart attack when you have no history of heart disease or clogged arteries is absolutely terrifying. And ...

Even air pollution levels near or below government standards were associated with early signs of heart disease FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution could be contributing to clogged ...

You must have heard about clogged arteries or atherosclerosis? This is a condition where plaque – a waxy substance made of fat, cholesterol, and calcium – builds up in the arteries, which makes them ...

Balloon angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure to treat blocked or narrowed arteries. It involves inserting a tiny balloon into a blood vessel and inflating it to treat blockages and improve ...

Micro- and nano-scopic sized pieces of plastic people use everyday can eventually find its way into the most unlikely of places, even in the plaque of clogged arteries of cardiac patients, a recent ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major global health concern and one of the leading causes of death worldwide, caused primarily by the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries that supply oxygen-rich ...

CHICAGO (AP) -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Darryl Kile died from a blockage of the arteries supplying the heart, and there was no evidence any drug use contributed to his death, Cook County's coroner ...