The primary purpose of several studies has been to describe the symptoms associated with ACS. [7,8,9,10,11] Other studies have identified the symptoms of ACS secondary to examining factors influencing ...

As China’s use of percutaneous coronary intervention continues its explosive growth, there are signs that the treatment is not being targeted at the right patients. One in seven people who undergo PCI ...

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Common causes of chest and neck pain include angina, heartburn, pericarditis, or disorders of the esophagus. It’s best to seek medical attention for any sort of chest pain. There are a number of ...

Considering taking supplements to treat Unstable angina? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of Unstable angina. Follow the links to read common uses, side ...

A drug used in the clinical treatment of angina symptoms also has an anti-inflammatory effect and reduces atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels -- thereby reducing the risk of heart attack or ...

The 3 common mainstays of angina therapy are beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and nitrates. These medicines treat the chest pain and provide other benefits as well. Isosorbide is a nitrate, ...

(HealthDay) -- Elevated uric acid levels are predictive of one-year mortality in patients with acute coronary syndrome, according to a study published in the May 1 issue of The American Journal of ...

Heart attacks kill more seniors by far than any other disease. “Atherosclerosis” is the cause; it means “artery hardening.” First, fatty deposits, or “atheromas,” appear in the artery lining. This ...

Praluent is the first PCSK9 inhibitor that has shown a meaningful reduction in death from any cause Praluent treatment effect was observed in patients already receiving other lipid-lowering therapies, ...

A drug used in the clinical treatment of angina symptoms also has an anti-inflammatory effect and reduces atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels - thereby reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke ...