Superimposed structures, such as the atria and appendages, pulmonary trunk, and cardiac veins, can obscure the view and are preferably removed. The left coronary artery originates at the left ...

The left subclavian artery receives oxygenated blood from the aortic arch (the top portion of the largest artery in the body that carries blood away from the heart). The right subclavian artery ...

Anomalous origin of coronary arteries from the pulmonary artery is a rare congenital heart defect that can lead to serious complications, including myocardial infarction and sudden cardiac death.

The research team analyzed a total of 2,588 coronary artery lesions, including 2,108 lesions among SARS-CoV-2 patients and 480 lesions among uninfected patients.

Heart disease remains one of the leading health concerns worldwide, with coronary artery disease (CAD) being a major contributor. CAD occurs when the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle ...

Existing options for managing heavily calcified coronary arteries during PCI such as balloon angioplasty may not be effective in fracturing severe calcifications. By using sonic waves to fracture ...

Infection with the COVID-19 virus is associated with rapid growth of plaque in arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle, also called coronary arteries, researchers reported in a new study ...

Evidence-based recommendations on intravascular lithotripsy to treat calcified coronary arteries during percutaneous coronary intervention. This involves using ultrasound shockwaves to break up hard ...

Coronary artery bypass surgery is a procedure to treat coronary heart disease. There are various types, including multiple bypass and minimally invasive. The medical name for coronary artery or ...

A rapid increase in artery plaques could help explain why people who’ve had COVID-19 are at greater risk of stroke and heart attack. A new study linked COVID-19 with the rapid growth of plaque ...

Russell also observed in the specimens analyzed by his group that pulmonary dominance was ... CAT: Common arterial trunk; LCA: Left carotid artery; PDA: Patent ductus arteriosus; RCA: Right ...