Acute Coronary Syndromes

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is most commonly caused by a heart attack (myocardial infarction) where blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked. This is usually caused by a blood clot from a ruptured coronary artery atherosclerotic plaque. Other causes include spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), which most commonly occurs in women. ACS is usually treated in a cath lab with angioplasty and the placement of a stent to prop the vessel open.

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New antiplatelet drug could be a breakthrough for heart attack patients

The peptide-derived drug, M3mP6 HLPN, prevents blood clots without increasing the risk of bleeding. 

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New risk score predicts number of cardiovascular-related deaths throughout US

The risk score was found to be considerably accurate, providing results that matched the work of prior researchers.

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Breast cancer 60% more fatal for heart attack survivors

The eye-opening study tracked more than 1,700 patients with early-stage breast cancer.

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Meet the gut bacteria that reduces heart disease risk

Researchers have identified bacteria in the human gut that could reduce a person’s risk of heart disease.

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Cardiologist saves fellow hiker’s life—and then saves it again

Corey Adams, MD, saved a fellow hiker's life—and the story didn't end there. 

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Preterm births associated with increased risk of ischemic heart disease for the mother

The study's authors tracked data from more than 2 million women.

Protein boosts heart attack recovery, could be a game-changer for patients

There are approximately 20,000 proteins in the human heart—and one of them, if administered as a drug, could help patients recover more quickly following a myocardial infarction.

Spectacular science: 3D model offers breathtaking look at what happens during a heart attack

So what, exactly, occurs inside the human heart during a myocardial infarction?

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