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Carotid stenosis occurs when fatty deposits, or plaques, block the carotid arteries — the blood vessels that deliver blood to your brain and head. The ...
Mayo Clinic study reveals that heart attacks in women under 65 are often caused by factors other than clogged arteries, challenging existing assumptions.
This keeps the arteries open and blood flowing more freely. Men should aim for an HDL cholesterol level over 40 mg/dL (1.0 mmol/L). Women should aim for an HDL ...
The Mayo Clinic Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Research Program studies ties between SCAD and abnormalities in other arteries.
This type of angina isn't due to coronary artery disease. It's caused by a spasm in the heart's arteries. The spasm temporarily reduces blood flow. Severe chest ...
A stroke may occur when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel bursts and causes bleeding inside the brain. Both of these events cut off the oxygen and ...
Myocardial ischemia can develop slowly as arteries become blocked over time. Or it can occur quickly when an artery becomes blocked suddenly. Conditions that ...
The carotid arteries can be affected by atherosclerosis that can lead to progressive narrowing (stenosis) and, in some instances, complete blockage (occlusion).
Researchers at Mayo Clinic actively study new treatments for congenital heart defects and congenital heart diseases. Learn more about research in the ...
For chest pain due to a blocked heart artery, a drug-eluting stent can lower the symptoms. It also may prevent the need for more angioplasty procedures. What to ...
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