Drug-Coated Balloons: A New Frontier in Treating Coronary Artery Disease
Drug-coated balloons treat coronary blockages by delivering medication directly to the artery wall, then are removed completely, leaving no metal behind.
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Recovering After a Coronary Angiogram: What to Expect
Most people are home within hours of a coronary angiogram, but knowing what to expect from the TR band, the results conversation, and the days after makes a real difference.
SCAD: Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: What It Is and What to Expect
SCAD is a heart attack caused by a tear in the artery wall, not cholesterol. It mostly affects healthy women in their 40s and 50s, and the recovery outlook for most people is genuinely positive.
CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA): What It Is, What to Expect, and What It Shows
The CT coronary angiogram gives a detailed view of the coronary arteries without any catheters, just a scan and a cannula. Here is what to expect from the procedure and how to interpret the results.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): What to Expect
Cardiothoracic surgeon Prof Jai Raman explains what coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) involves, who needs it, how it compares to stenting, and what to expect from surgery and recovery.
Inflammation and Heart Disease: The Hidden Driver Behind Atherosclerosis, Pericarditis, and More
Inflammation quietly drives heart disease over decades, and it is more modifiable than most people realise. Here is what the evidence shows and what you can do about it.
The Stress Echocardiogram: What to Expect
A stress echocardiogram combines an ultrasound of the heart with an exercise challenge, revealing how the heart performs under pressure, not just at rest.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) and Heart Health
ARBs are among the world’s most prescribed heart medicines, and the go-to alternative when ACE inhibitors cause a cough. Here is what an ARB does, what to expect while taking one, and how it protects your heart and kidneys.