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Figure 1. Algorithm for exploration of coronary artery disease. CMR: cardiovascular magnetic resonance; CTA: coronary computed tomography angiogram; echo: echocardiography; FFR: fractional flow reserve; ICA: invasive coronary angiography; OMT: optimal medical treatment; PET: positron emission tomography; ...
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease, diagnosed in more than 20 million people and responsible for more than 350,000 deaths in the U.S, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ad Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the s...
This can also help us spot when particular types of expertisemight be missing. For instance, some of disease models don't consider how age and behavior might affect predictions. This underlines why it's so important not to limit the range of voices in policy making, as doing so can ultimat...
When Carolyn Thomas had a heart attack due to coronary artery disease, she faced sticky, judgy questions. Here’s how to deal with judgment about your heart condition.
Heart disease doesn’t mean you’re out of the game. It’s actually a cue to move more. When you make it a habit, it pays off in your blood pressure and cholesterol and keeps your heart pumping strong. It’s also great for your mood and stress level. ...
You may have a stress test to: Diagnose ifcoronary artery disease, which is the buildup of cholesterol deposits or plaques, is causing damage or disease in your coronary arteries. Identify arrhythmias that cause your heart to beat too fast, slow, or irregularly. ...
Coronary artery disease remains one of the leading killers in the western world. Given that many of those dying of coronary artery disease have no antecedent history and that a large percentage of cardiac catheter interventions do not involve therapy, there is clearly a role for n...
How should stable coronary artery disease be managed in the modern era?Cardiovascular diseasesdoi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2008.tb01541.xRichard W HarperMonash Medical Centre, Melbourne, VIC.Esther M BrigantiEpworth Hospital, Melbourne, VIC.Brett H R Forge...
Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables can help prevent coronary artery disease. Learn which heart-healthy foods can set you on track for a successful diet.