Buildup of plaque in the arteries, causing them to narrow and stiffen and leading to reduced blood flow.
An echocardiogram is a test that uses ultrasound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. Learn more about this procedure.
Hypercholesterolemia is a condition where the body has unusually high level of fats in the blood. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A surgical procedure to reroute blood flow around narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.
A non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure for treating coronary artery disease.
A complete blockage of a coronary artery that lasts for three or more months
Pulmonary edema is a condition in which fluid buildup in the lungs makes it hard to breathe.
A cardiac CT scan is a diagnostic modality that takes images of blood vessels to diagnose cardiovascular conditions. Learn more about this procedure.
Diagnostic radiology can detect carotid artery disease, the narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels transporting blood to the brain, face and neck.
Coronary artery disease is a buildup of cholesterol or plaque that causes arteries to stiffen, narrow, and restrict blood flow. Learn about symptoms and treatment.