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Coronary artery disease is when the arteries of your heart become narrowed or blocked due to fatty deposits and cholesterol build-up. Find out more here.
The aorta is the main artery in your circulatory system, responsible for taking blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It plays an important function and is built to be sturdy and durable. However, occasionally a condition known as an aortic aneurysm can cause its walls to weaken and grow, which can […]
Reviewed by Lauren Labrador, MD, FPCP, DPCC • Dec 04, 2022
A coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) improves blood circulation to the heart. A surgeon takes blood vessels from another area of the body and uses them to bypass the damaged arteries. A surgeon recommends this surgery when the coronary arteries get blocked or damaged. Coronary arteries are blood vessels that supply oxygenated blood to the heart […]
Reviewed by Mia Dacumos, MD • Aug 22, 2022
Coronary angioplasty is a medical intervention done to stretch open an artery in the heart. If your doctor recommended this treatment for you, here are the essential things to know about it. What Is Coronary Angioplasty? Coronary artery angioplasty, also called percutaneous coronary intervention or balloon angioplasty, is a medical procedure that improves blood flow to the […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Feb 21, 2023
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