When Robert Bisaccia Jr., 56, developed a sharp pain in his chest and side in March 2023, it made him uneasy — especially since the discomfort wasn’t always brought on by strenuous activity but would ...

Dr. Michael Acker answers the question: 'Why Bypass Surgery Instead Of Stents?' — -- Question: Why do some patients require bypass surgery instead of stents? Answer: There are some situations ...

When you have coronary artery disease (CAD), plaque buildup has caused your arteries to become narrow. This makes it hard for your blood vessels to properly bring oxygen-rich blood to your heart. This ...

NORTH TEXAS – A North Texas man who survived a triple bypass surgery is raising awareness about heart disease this February, American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the ...

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Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It affects the main blood vessels that supply blood ...

In patients with unprotected left main stenosis, there was no difference in all-cause mortality at 10 years between patients who had percutaneous coronary intervention and those who underwent coronary ...

Compared with men, women continue to have a roughly 30-40 percent higher risk of dying following coronary artery bypass surgery, according to a large study led by investigators at Weill Cornell ...