In addition to substantial lifestyle changes, there may be additional help in reversing atherosclerosis, including statin ...

Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up, restricting blood flow, and requires immediate treatment with ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Heart ...

Using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to reduce cardiovascular risk during menopause remains a topic of debate. The ...

FH is a genetic condition of very high cholesterol levels that presents a high risk for coronary artery disease.

Signs of heart disease in women often go unnoticed because research historically focused more on heart disease in men.

Angiographic trials in women relating to coronary risk factor modification have been focused in 2 areas: lipid-lowering therapy and estrogen replacement therapy. Figure 6. (click image to zoom) Of ...

Robin Eaton, a heart disease survivor, shares her story and what she wants others to know about heart disease.

A spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, leads to bleeding inside the artery wall. A survivor shares her symptoms.

Redberg RF. Coronary Artery Disease in Women: Understanding the Diagnostic and Management Pitfalls. MedGenMed 1(3), 1999. [formerly published in Medscape Women's Health eJournal 3(5), 1998].

February is American Heart Month, a highlight of which is Wear Red Day, which aims to raise awareness about heart disease in ...