Articles related to CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD)

A year‑in‑review article highlights major cardiovascular themes from 2025, including evolving approaches to hypertension, myocardial infarction management, and atrial fibrillation care.

MACE was identified in 121 of 4267 patients (2.8%), including all-cause death (1.3%), cardiovascular death (0.7%), nonfatal MI (0.5%), and hospitalization for unstable angina (1.0%).

“Less plaque does not necessarily mean low risk in women. Plaque biology and distribution matter, not just total quantity.” — Kevin Shah, MD, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute

“Atherosclerosis is often called a ‘silent’ disease because it typically causes no symptoms in its early stages.” — Medically reviewed by Jimmy Almond, MD, Epoch Times

Given that the patient lived 80 years with this congenital condition without right atrial or right ventricular enlargement or significant pulmonary hypertension, the decision was made to manage medically.

“A patient- and caregiver-centered discussion on what matters most can help guide the clinician. A palliative approach may be appropriate to alleviate symptoms even if there are competing dominant diseases.”