The 3D CT data set can be evaluated by various post-processing techniques. Multiplanar reconstructions allow visualization of any cross-section through the volume. Oblique as well as curved ...

Coronary-artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a procedure in which autologous arteries or veins are used as grafts to bypass coronary arteries that are partially or completely obstructed by ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a type of heart disease that occurs when your coronary arteries don’t supply enough blood to your heart. CAD often develops because of a waxy substance buildup called ...

At diagnosis, patients with left-sided and right-sided breast cancer had the same estimated 10-year risk (both 7%) of developing coronary artery disease. At a median time of 12 years post-RT (range, 2 ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) includes two primary forms: obstructive CAD (OCAD), caused by plaque buildup in the arteries, and nonobstructive CAD (NOCAD), often due to artery function issues like ...

Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is an uncommon but serious occurrence that can cause significant complications and even death if untreated. There are various causes for CAA, and treatment can depend on ...

There’s an old myth that heart disease is a “man’s disease.” The truth is this: It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. If you’re a woman, you’re just as likely as a man to ...

If you recently learned you have coronary artery disease, you may worry about whether you can go back to work. For most people, it’s fine to get back on the job. “Treatments for coronary artery ...