Heart blockage among elderly people

Heart blockage, or narrowing of the coronary arteries, is the most common cause of heart disease. This is called coronary artery disease. It happens slowly over time, and it’s the major reason that people have heart attacks.

Articles About Heart Blockage

What Is Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting?
Coronary artery bypass grafting is a type of surgery called revascularization, used to improve blood flow to the heart in people with severe coronary artery disease
Coronary Angioplasty: Opening Blocked Arteries
Angioplasty is a medical procedure in which a balloon is used to open a blockage in a heart artery.
Understanding Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries. Learn more about what CAD is and how to treat coronary artery disease.
Ischemic Stroke and the Elderly
An ischemic stroke is the most common kind of stroke. What the symptoms, and how is it treated?
How Colon Cancer is Diagnosed and Treated
Information about colon cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and cancer care.
High Cholesterol in the Elderly
Having high cholesterol can lead to heart attack or stroke. It is possible for elderly people to reduce their cholesterol?
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition that causes people to stop breathing while they sleep.
What's the Difference Between "Good" and "Bad" Cholesterol?
What makes some cholesterol good and some bad? And how do you know the difference between the two?

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News about Heart Blockage

Heart Fat Predicts Hardened Arteries Better than Belly Fat
Heart fat may contribute more to hardening of arteries than body mass index or waist circumference.
Studies Say You Might Want to Pass on Bypass
Bypass surgery has been a go-to treatment for cardiac disease for many years. However, scientists have recently uncovered evidence that is changing the way this surgery is viewed.
Sweating Out the Risk for Silent Strokes
Silent strokes indicate that a person may be at risk for a serious stroke. Recent research has shown that exercise can help stave off these types of strokes.

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