PARIS — A percutaneous intervention strategy based on optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides greater procedural success than an angiography-based strategy for stent optimization in calcified ...

William Parks is a Game Rant editor from the USA. Upon graduating from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, William entered the realm of fine arts administration, ...

High-density plaque identified on coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is associated with a lower risk of acute coronary syndrome, a finding that suggests increasing density is indicative ...

The mere presence of even a small amount of calcified coronary plaque, more commonly referred to as coronary artery calcium (CAC), in people under age 50 -- even small amounts -- was strongly ...

LAS VEGAS — A lithoplasty device was associated with positive 6-month outcomes in patients with symptomatic calcified femoropopliteal lesions, according to the results of the DISRUPT PAD study. The ...

Exercise and physical activity reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). It has been observed that an active individual is at a 30% to 40% lower risk of CVD. However, previous cross-sectional ...

French researchers have developed a noninvasive ultrasound therapy to treat certain patients with aortic stenosis. In a small study published in The Lancet, they demonstrated its effectiveness.