SARS-CoV-2 infects coronary arteries, increases plaque inflammation
2023年9月28日 · The researchers thought that if SARS-CoV-2 could directly infect arterial cells, the macrophages that normally are turned loose might increase inflammation in the existing plaque, explained Chiara Giannarelli, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor in the departments of medicine and pathology at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine and ...
Peripheral Artery Disease - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
2022年3月24日 · 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
2022年3月24日 · 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 atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis - What Is Atherosclerosis? | NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月28日 · 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 preventable and treatable.
Atherosclerosis - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
2024年10月28日 · Early stages of atherosclerosis often have no symptoms. As plaque builds up, symptoms such as pain in the chest, fatigue, or problems walking can appear.
Peripheral Artery Disease Causes and Risk Factors - NHLBI, NIH
2022年3月24日 · Facts About Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) Learn what PAD is, the steps you can take to reduce your risk of PAD, PAD symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. View the fact sheet
Venous Thromboembolism - Pulmonary Embolism (PE) | NHLBI, NIH
2022年9月19日 · Pulmonary embolism occurs when an embolus (blood clot) from a deep vein blood clot breaks loose, travels to the lungs, and blocks an arteries within the lung.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting What to Expect During Surgery
2022年3月24日 · Traditional CABG is the most common type of CABG surgery. This surgery takes about 3 to 6 hours, depending on how many arteries need to be bypassed.
Coronary Heart Disease - Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
2024年12月27日 · Learn about the risk factors for coronary heart disease such as age, environment, other diseases, family history and genetics, lifestyle habits, race and ethnicity, and mental health and social factors.
Stroke - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
2023年5月26日 · A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is caused by a blockage in the brain just like an ischemic stroke. With a TIA, the blockage breaks up before there is any damage to your brain. It typically lasts less than an hour but can come and go. Eventually, it can become a full stroke. A TIA is also called a mini-stroke.