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Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty deposits, called plaques, clog the blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain and head (carotid arteries).
This is a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD). You also might have lower blood pressure in the affected arm or leg. In the arteries leading to your ...
Know the warning signs of this common heart condition often caused by clogged, narrowed arteries and how lifestyle changes can lower your risk.
The pulmonary artery connects to the left lower heart chamber. The aorta connects to the right lower heart chamber. The switched arteries cause changes in blood ...
High blood pressure can narrow and damage the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This damage is known as coronary artery disease. Too little blood flow to ...
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the arms or legs. This condition also may be called ...
Transposition of the great arteries, also called TGA, is often diagnosed before birth during a routine pregnancy ultrasound. If not, it is diagnosed soon ...
Eau Claire, Wis. — Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the ...
Smoking damages the arteries. Smoking is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease. Nicotine tightens blood vessels and forces the heart to work harder.
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