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Surgery Over Stents for Patients With Complex Disease

Tags: coronary artery bypass grafting, coronary artery disease, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, heart health, heart surgery, news, research, stents, vascular disease

A recent study found lower overall composite risk for heart attack, stroke and death for patients with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery as compared to balloon angioplasty and/or stenting.

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Radiation Therapy Doubles Risk of Cardiac Event (Video)

Tags: cancer, coronary artery disease, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, heart health, heart surgery, prevention, radiation therapy, research

New research at Cleveland Clinic suggests that patients who’ve had heart surgery after chest radiation to treat cancer have almost double the risk of experiencing cardiac event.

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The Mummy Returns: Sequel Starring Coronary Artery Disease

Tags: coronary artery disease, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, heart health, prevention, research, risk factors

Study finds atherosclerosis has always been part of aging, but today we know how to protect ourselves from it. Cleveland Clinic's A. Marc Gillinov, MD, discusses the findings and disease.

Robot-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Robotic Bypass & Back to Life (Video)

Tags: coronary artery disease, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart attack, heart disease, heart surgery, innovation, patient story, robotic surgery

Robotic bypass surgery saved the life of this patient, who was flown to Cleveland Clinic while suffering a heart attack. Watch cardiovascular surgeon Stephanie Mick, MD, and the robot at work.

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Seriously Blocked Arteries: When to Call for Help (Video)

Tags: coronary artery disease, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, heart health, vascular disease, whiteboard sessions

What happens when arteries are blocked? Cleveland Clinic heart doctor Umesh N. Khot, MD, explains how the body responds when not enough blood reaches the heart—and when to call for help.

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Women, Migraines and Heart Disease–Oh My!

Tags: coronary artery disease, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, migraine, migraine headaches, prevention, research, risk factors

A new study finds that women who suffer from migraines with aura are at an increased risk for problems with their heart and blood vessels.

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Explaining Coronary Artery Disease (Video)

Tags: coronary artery disease, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart attack, heart disease, prevention, whiteboard sessions

It’s the most common form of heart disease, and lifestyle choices can change the picture. Cleveland Clinic’s Umesh N. Khot, MD, explains coronary artery disease in this white board session.

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Understanding the Major Heart Arteries (Video)

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What’s at stake when an artery is blocked? Cleveland Clinic cardiologist Umesh N. Khot, MD, shows how the major arteries help the heart and entire body stay healthy.

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Heart Attack or Sudden Cardiac Arrest? (Video)

Tags: cardiac arrest, coronary artery disease, diabetes, diet, exercise, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart attack, prevention

Do you know the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack? Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they are actually two distinct cardiac conditions.

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Smokers Shave 10 Years from Life Expectancy

Tags: coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart disease, heart health, peripheral arterial disease, prevention, research, stroke

A recent study showed that people who quit smoking by age 40 reduce their risk of smoking-related death by an astounding 90%.