Most people associate blocked blood vessels with major surgery, long hospital stays, or irreversible damage. But doctors say advances in interventional radiology and emergency vascular care are ...

Heart specialists now recommend that everyone get tested for lipoprotein(a). Here’s what to know about it. The American Heart Association and other cardiac groups now recommend that everyone should be ...

Health experts are now recommending that people take a new blood test for cholesterol, which can be a key indicator for risk of heart disease. The test for heightened levels of Lipoprotein(a) — or ...

Researchers analyzing over 20,000 patients found that very high levels of the inherited cholesterol particle Lp(a) dramatically raise the risk of stroke, cardiovascular death, and major heart ...

Researchers from UCL (University College London) and the ESRF (The European Synchrotron) have produced the first ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Blocked arteries (atherosclerosis) happen when fatty plaques build up along artery walls, slowing blood flow and forcing your heart to work harder. This can lead to potentially fatal complications ...

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of blood disorders that affect your red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout your body. A sickle cell crisis happens when your red blood cells get sticky and ...

An MCV test can identify conditions like iron deficiency anemia and liver disease. Although rare, an MCV test may lead to complications like infection and nerve damage. It's best to talk with a doctor ...

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Lucknow: The postmortem report of Prateek Yadav revealed that he died due to a massive blockage in the blood vessels of the lungs, leading to a collapse of the heart and respiratory system. According ...