US guidelines recommend the PRECISE-DAPT score to assess bleeding risk. The European approach uses this or the ARC-HBR score, ...

BACKGROUND: The optimal coronary stenting technique for true left main bifurcation lesions is uncertain. EBC MAIN (European ...

Our mission is still to take care of our patients, to provide them the best care that we can, and that’s what we are ...

Friday is National Go Red Day, an initiative by the American Heart Association that aims to raise awareness for cardiovascular health in women.

Summary: The use of balloon angioplasty with or without coronary artery stenting is limited by the phenomenon of in-stent restenosis (ISR). Until very recently, most efforts to overcome ISR had ...

A group of older Mainers participating in a cardiac rehab program displayed more consistent attendance to exercise due to ...

After undergoing 23 heart procedures in 12 years, Bob Quick seems an unlikely candidate to undertake a 3,572-mile, cross-country bicycle journey. But his commitment to helping children with ...

The key to treating congestive heart failure is addressing the underlying causes, and treatment is highly tailored to each patient's needs. Chris Bell, an acute care nurse practitioner who specializes ...

Q: I’ve heard mixed opinions about stents for treating coronary artery disease. Are they really beneficial, especially for someone with stable coronary artery disease? A: This is a great ...

My beloved nephew had no idea he was having a heart attack and didn’t recognize the symptoms, but he did several very crucial ...

Cardiologists share advice for staying healthy–including new screenings and how to exercise safely in cold weather.