THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 (HeathDay News) -- Doctors might be able to use a new scoring system to avoid unnecessary surgery to prevent strokes, a new study shows. Patients with clogged arteries often ...

It's scary hearing your doctor say your arteries aren't in great shape. Years of eating fried foods and meals rich in butter and sugar have finally caught up to you, and now you're in the danger zone ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Michael Howland-Davis SSM St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles has a new weapon in the war on clogged arteries: turbo lasers.

Clogged arteries are one of the leading causes of cardiovascular diseases, but few know that the solution is in the grocery store, not just the pharmacy. Recent studies reveal that certain foods act ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have HIV and pulmonary hypertension. I was part of a research study, and a scan found blockages of about 50% in my carotid arteries. I've never had any symptoms or a stroke. Do I ...

Using stents to open clogged arteries in the neck is as safe and effective as surgery. In the first such study to draw that conclusion, U.S. and Canadian researchers found a stroke, heart attack or ...

Patients with low or moderate risk forewent surgery and instead took meds and adopted lifestyle changes They had very low rates of stroke and heart attack after two years THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 ...

A new scoring system can help determine whether a patient needs surgery for clogged arteries Patients with low or moderate risk forewent surgery and instead took meds and adopted lifestyle changes ...