Intravascular Ultrasound

What Is Interventional Radiology?

As the field of medicine advances, specialties such as interventional radiology have become more prominent. Interventional radiology is an integral part of the minimally invasive trend, which allows for treatments and operations that require very...

5 Things You Need to Know About Coronary Artery Disease

Statistics in the United States demonstrate that coronary artery disease is the most common cause of death. It is the disease responsible for "Acute Coronary Syndrome," more commonly known as a heart attack. This is a circumstance where a...

Diet For Lowering Plaque in the Arteries

Plaque is a substance made of cholesterol, fat, calcium and other substances in blood that build up on the walls of your arteries, reduce blood flow and increase your risk of coronary artery disease, blood clots, heart attack and stroke. Foods...

Does Fish Oil Work to Clean the Arteries?

Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy fats that improve your arterial health. Yet the typical American diet contains too few omega-3 fatty acids and too many omega-6 fatty acids, the healthy fats found in vegetable oils. Eating...