Coronary atherosclerosis treatments remove blockages from the walls of the arteries to improve blood flow to the heart. Learn more about this treatment.
A cardiac CT scan is a diagnostic modality that takes images of blood vessels to diagnose cardiovascular conditions. Learn more about this procedure.
Coronary artery disease is a buildup of cholesterol or plaque that causes arteries to stiffen, narrow, and restrict blood flow. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Hypercholesterolemia is a condition where the body has unusually high level of fats in the blood. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A complete blockage of a coronary artery that lasts for three or more months
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that increases the force of blood against the artery walls. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Buildup of plaque in the arteries, causing them to narrow and stiffen and leading to reduced blood flow.
Stopping smoking makes cancer treatments more effective, lessens treatment complications, and decreases the chances of cancer returning.
Tobacco dependence treatment and research are priorities at Yale Medicine; we offer new therapies and clinical trials to help people quit smoking.
A surgical procedure to reroute blood flow around narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.