NATIONAL HARBOR, MD—STEMI patients with good coronary collateral circulation undergoing PCI are more likely to be alive at 2 years and have better cardiac function when compared with STEMI patients ...

CHAPEL HILL – When the arteries delivering oxygen to our vital organs are obstructed by atherosclerosis or clots, the result is almost always a stroke, heart attack or damage to a peripheral tissue ...

To study the effect of adenovirus5-mediated human hepatocyte growth factor (Ad 5-HGF) transfer on post-infarct heart failure in a swine model. High expression levels of human HGF were observed in the ...

Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease represent the two most common causes of mortality and morbidity in western countries, and the treatment for these is generally by the mechanical restoration ...

The health of your heart and circulatory system is critical to your overall well-being, and one of the most powerful ways to support these systems is through daily exercise. Incorporating physical ...

Poor circulation, common with age, can lead to serious health issues. Staying active is crucial, and calf raises offer a ...

When someone has a heart attack the signs and symptoms can slowly progress as the coronary arteries narrow with atherosclerosis. This is the buildup of plaque in the artery. When a coronary artery ...

Unusually shiny or hairless legs could signal serious cardiovascular problems, including peripheral artery disease (PAD), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and chronic fluid retention. These skin changes ...