Q: What is the difference between stable angina and unstable angina? A: Angina occurs when blood flow slows or stops through one or more of the coronary arteries that feed oxygen and nutrients to ...

Blocked arteries (atherosclerosis) happen when fatty plaques build up along artery walls, slowing blood flow and forcing your heart to work harder. This can lead to potentially fatal complications ...

Stable angina has predictable patterns and is typically triggered by physical activity or stress. Unstable angina is unexpected, happens even at rest, and needs emergency medical help. Stable and ...

Risk stratification of patients with chest pain has traditionally focused on identifying obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). Using this traditional approach, many symptomatic individuals are ...

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Arterial stiffness, a leading marker of risk in hypertension, can be measured at material or structural levels, with the latter combining effects of the geometry and composition of the wall, including ...

A non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) is a type of heart attack where there is a partial blockage of an artery. Diagnosis typically includes an electrocardiogram (ECG), bloodwork ...