A stent can be life-saving during a heart attack, but it's not always necessary for those with coronary artery disease.

For patients with acute coronary syndrome who undergo surgery to receive a heart stent, taking oral antiplatelet medications can be a lifesaver, yet more than half of these patients don’t adhere to ...

CHICAGO (AP) - Millions of people with stents that prop open clogged heart arteries may need anti-clotting drugs much longer than the one year doctors recommend now. A large study found that ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Many patients with severe but stable heart disease who routinely undergo invasive procedures to clear and prop open clogged arteries would do as well by just taking medications and ...

An experienced cardiovascular surgeon has opened up about all the signs he ignored in the lead up to having a heart attack. With 25 years of clinical practice, Dr Jeremy London has shared the ...

These days, the number of heart patients is rapidly increasing, thanks to poor diet and lifestyle. So, let's explain how to eliminate heart blockages without heart bypass surgery or stents. How to ...

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You can help prevent heart disease by exercising for 30 minutes a day, eating a healthy diet, and quitting smoking.