Heart disease remains the top global killer. Learn about its impact on health, key risk factors, and approaches to prevention ...

and an ultrasound during the procedure can see the amount of plaque buildup in the arteries. Other tests include stress tests (performed on a treadmill or stationary cycle with monitoring) and an ...

I'm 52 years old and enjoy long walks with my husband and our dog. I recently started to experience pain in my left calf ...

Valentine’s Day is coming up; February is officially American Heart Month. Once again, Compass Peak Imaging in Glenwood is ...

The first evaluation for subclavian artery occlusive disease should always ... and allows for characterization of the subclavian plaque (Figure 3). Imaging without contrast also has the added ...

Heart disease, a leading cause of death in Western countries, often refers to a condition called atherosclerosis. This ...

Background Primary balloon angioplasty (PBA) is an alternative treatment approach for intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS); however, its efficacy may be compromised by arterial dissection or ...

High cholesterol levels lead to plaque formation in arteries that restrict blood and oxygen flow. Familial ...