When lifestyle modifications and pharmacological therapies prove insufficient, interventional treatments become pivotal in managing severe cardiovascular complications among smokers. These procedures ...

A new study found severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was associated with the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries and an increased risk of ...

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is associated with more rapid progression of coronary ...

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is a major health concern worldwide and requires effective preventive measures. Lp(a) (lipoprotein [a]) has recently garnered attention as an independent risk ...

Study: SARS-CoV-2 Infection Association with Atherosclerotic Plaque Progression at Coronary CT Angiography and Adverse Cardiovascular Events. Image Credit: Rocos / Shutterstock In a recent study ...

India has the highest burden of acute coronary syndrome and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The prevalence of CAD ...

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Plaques grew more rapidly in COVID patients, increasing by 0.9% a year compared with 0.6% a year among the uninfected, ...

A new study found severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was associated with the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries and an increased risk of cardiovascular ...

noncalcified plaques. “Patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection are at increased risk for myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome and stroke for up to a year.” He says that the effects ...

Atherosclerosis, the primary cause of coronary artery disease (CAD), remains a leading global cause of mortality. It is characterized by the accumulation of cholesterol-rich plaques and inflammation, ...