Risk Score Combo Improves MACE Stratification in COPD
Dec 8, 2025 · Using coronary artery calcium scores alongside cardiovascular risk scores better identifies patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at a high risk for major adverse …
Benefit of Embolization for Subdural Hematoma Confirmed
A randomized trial of embolization of the middle meningeal artery after surgery for chronic subdural hematoma shows striking results, with a major drop in recurrence rates.
Novel Gene Therapy Accelerates Wound Healing in PAD - Medscape
Treatment with an intramuscular hepatocyte growth factor reduced healing time and promoted full ulcer healing compared with placebo in patients with peripheral artery disease.
More Fat Around Heart Linked to Greater Injury After MI
Dec 15, 2025 · Patients with high volumes of fat tissue around the heart may experience greater myocardial injury after acute myocardial infarction than those with less fat around the heart, a …
Does Blockage in Retinal Artery Signal Heart Issues? - Medscape
Aug 29, 2025 · Retinal artery occlusion is more than just an ocular event — it also serves as an independent marker of an increased risk for subsequent cardiovascular events, a new meta …
Add-On Surgery May Help Children With Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Combining pulmonary artery banding with guideline-directed medical therapy may yield better survival and cardiac remodelling outcomes in children with severely dilated cardiomyopathy.
16 Anatomic Mnemonics - Medscape
Mar 14, 2017 · After supplying the left subclavian artery, the aorta descends into the lower body. There are six major arteries branching from the descending aorta: the celiac trunk, superior …
Quick Take: Pulmonary Embolism - Medscape
5 days ago · You'll see right heart strain, with the right heart being bigger than the left heart or the main pulmonary artery being bigger than normal. An echocardiogram can show the same …
Lifestyle Changes Boost Medical Therapy for CAD - Medscape
Jun 10, 2025 · Combining intensive lifestyle modifications with medical therapy can improve outcomes for patients with chronic stable coronary artery disease and help restrict the need for …
Can CTCA Detect Low- to Moderate-Risk CAD? - Medscape
Sep 12, 2025 · CT coronary angiography is a safe and effective non-invasive alternative to diagnose low- to moderate-risk coronary artery disease, a real-world study shows.