Like plaque buildup on teeth can lead to oral problems, so too can plaque buildup in major arteries such as the carotid artery, and arteries in the neck, lead to serious health issues. People who have such a buildup (fat, cholesterol and/or...
Coronary artery disease is an old problem that continues to garner the attention of researchers and physicians because of the increasing numbers of people who are experiencing the condition. Since 2000, many changes have been made in...
Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, there were at least 445,687 deaths in 2005 due to heart disease. Over 16 million experienced angina, a heart attack or some...
The American Heart Association describes cardiac catheterization as a procedure in physicians insert a long hollow thin tube into a blood vessel, and threads it through the blood vessels to the heart or the arteries connected to the heart. After...
Cardiologists diagnose and treat heart conditions, including heart diseases and diseases of the blood vessels. These diseases include, but are not limited to, heart attacks, congenital heart defects and coronary artery disease. These doctors also...
