News tagged with coronary plaque
The more oral bacteria, the higher the risk of heart attack
Several studies have suggested there is a connection between organisms that cause gum disease, known scientifically as periodontal disease, and the development of heart disease, but few studies have tested this theory.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Apr 01, 2009 |
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Combination of very low LDL and normal systolic blood pressure attenuate coronary artery disease
New data published in the March 31, 2009, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology show that patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who achieve very low levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) choles ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 23, 2009 |
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Researchers using excimer laser angioplasty to blast arterial blockages in heart and kidneys
(PhysOrg.com) -- Using an excimer laser to widen narrowed or obstructed blood vessels in hard-to-reach areas of heart and kidney arteries may be feasible and safe, according to a study by a team of researchers from the Virginia ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Nov 10, 2009 |
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