With the recent 125th anniversary of aspirin’s discovery, new research is shedding light on innovative approaches to cardiovascular health that can increase access to cardiovascular disease prevention ...

Carotid artery disease, also called carotid artery stenosis, occurs when the carotid arteries, the main blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the brain, become narrowed. The narrowing of the ...

A high pitch sound or "bruit" coming from the carotid artery may indicate significant narrowing. Carotid Artery Ultrasound Doppler Scan - This is a noninvasive diagnostic test that uses ultrasound to ...

Recent studies suggest that current cardiovascular risk assessment methods may be inadequate and call for a more personalized approach. Tools lik ...

February is heart month, a time to think about the health of your and your loved ones’ arteries. If arteries get stressed by bad genes; bad habits (such as sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, or ...

February is American Heart Month. And while you may think yours is in great shape, it doesn’t hurt to make sure. “It’s a good ...

Sixty-three percent were done for ≥ 70% asymptomatic carotid stenosis and 37% for strokes/transient ischemic attacks. Table 1 summarizes the clinical and demographic characteristics. The ...

that occurs when the artery is partly blocked. But to be sure, healthcare providers also can use one of the following tests, which create pictures of the arteries: Carotid duplex ultrasound ...

ELKO — Life Line Screening will hold stroke and heart disease screenings at First Presbyterian Church of Elko on March 1. The company said appointments must be reserved ahead of time at 800-772-8243.