Did you know that blocked arteries significantly contribute to heart disease? The buildup of plaque in the arteries can hinder blood flow, increasing the likelihood of heart-related issues.

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On June 6, Mayor Yemi Mobolade shared a post about a recent hospital stay for double pneumonia, and detailed that during his stay, tests also revealed “…a major blockage in my ...

Arteries can become blocked over many decades, before resulting in conditions that can become severe quickly. (Getty Images) Heart problems are very common in the UK, with around 7.6 million people ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 52 years old and enjoy long walks with my husband and our dog. I recently started to experience pain in my left calf during our walks. The leg pain goes away when I rest. Because ...

Cardiologists reveal the unexpected symptoms of clogged arteries and underlying heart disease that you should know about. The ...

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Leg pain and leg cramps aren’t always an orthopedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a serious blood-flow issue with implications for the heart.

We often associate heart problems with sudden chest pain or medical emergencies, but the real trouble usually begins much earlier. Blocked arteries do not form overnight. They develop over the years ...

People in their 50s with severely narrowed leg arteries may face a high risk for major amputations despite having emergency surgery to restore blood flow to their legs, new research shows. The ...

Q: After having ultrasound and angiograms, I've been told that I have a 70 percent blockage of both of the carotid arteries in my neck. I have been advised that surgery is the solution to my problem.

Opening all blocked arteries with stents in patients with a heart attack, known as complete revascularization, reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular causes, death from any cause and future ...

A final option, less commonly used, is a technique called atherectomy. This treatment uses a device that cuts or grinds away the hardened deposition (atheroma) within the artery. Atherectomy is less ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 52 years old and enjoy long walks with my husband and our dog. I recently started to experience pain in my left calf during our walks. The pain goes away when I rest. Because I ...