
Peripheral Artery Disease - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · Learn about treatments for peripheral artery disease, or PAD, which is when the arteries are narrowed from plaque buildup, or atherosclerosis.
Peripheral Artery Disease - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · Learn about tests and other tools healthcare providers use to diagnose peripheral artery disease, or PAD, which is when the arteries are narrowed from plaque buildup, or …
SARS-CoV-2 infects coronary arteries, increases plaque inflammation
Sep 28, 2023 · SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can directly infect the arteries of the heart and cause the fatty plaque inside arteries to become highly inflamed, increasing the …
Peripheral Artery Disease - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · Learn about causes, risk factors, and prevention for peripheral artery disease, or PAD, which is when the arteries are narrowed from plaque buildup, or atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis - What Is Atherosclerosis? | NHLBI, NIH
Oct 28, 2024 · Atherosclerosis is a common condition that leads to heart disease and other health problems. It’s caused by the buildup of sticky cholesterol plaque in the arteries, but it’s …
How Smoking Affects the Heart and Blood Vessels - NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease. The chemicals you inhale when you smoke cause damage to your heart and blood vessels that makes you more likely to …
Heart Attack - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · What causes a heart attack? The most common cause of a heart attack is coronary artery disease, which is the most common type of heart disease. This is when your …
What Is Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting? - NHLBI, NIH
Mar 24, 2022 · Coronary artery bypass grafting is a procedure to improve blood flow to the heart to treat or prevent serious problems such as a heart attack. Learn more about who may benefit …
Atherosclerosis Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
Oct 28, 2024 · Coronary heart disease includes symptoms of chest pain (angina), heart palpitations (feeling that your heart is racing), shortness of breath, cold sweats, dizziness, …
Atherosclerosis - Living With | NHLBI, NIH
Oct 28, 2024 · Complications of atherosclerosis can occur suddenly with no warning signs. Some conditions, such as heart attack, stroke, or cardiac arrest, may lead to disability or death. As …