Nonobstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the coronary arteries have a plaque buildup but remain unblocked. Experts usually view it as less severe than obstructive CAD. However, ...

Multivessel coronary artery disease is any form of coronary artery disease (CAD) that affects several major arteries. CAD is the most common type of heart disease in the United States, and in ...

Heart disease, specifically coronary disease, is a common health issue affecting around 18 million American adults. The coronary arteries play a vital role in supplying the heart muscle with essential ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Women’s bodies are different from men’s in ways ...

Just as with other medical requirements, the COVID-19 vaccination helps ensure the best possible outcome for organ transplant patients. Image - Lena Gulenko, (CC BY 4.0) Just as with other medical ...

Researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School examining the cause of cardiomyopathy discovered one out of every six patients with coronary artery disease had non-ischemic or dual ...

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

Major medical organizations updated the cholesterol playbook for the first time in years, with new risk tools, lower targets ...

A Frankfort mother is sharing her story after being diagnosed with a rare genetic heart condition that nearly cost her her life and that her own cardiologist had never seen before.

If you smoke and you have coronary artery disease (CAD), quitting cigarettes will cut your risk of death by about 30%. It’s the most important thing you can do for your health. Research points to ...