This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

The mainstays of prevention are identification and modification of risk factors through such means as control of hypertension and cessation of smoking. Similarly, educating patients to recognize the ...

Ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease, is the most common type of heart disease. It affects about 18 million adults over age 20 in the US, according to the Centers for Disease ...

Ischemic heart disease (IHD), also known as coronary artery disease, is a leading cause of death and morbidity in western ...

Acute myocardial ischemia occurs when blood flow is restricted in the heart. This usually leads to cardiovascular issues, but treatments have advanced quite far. However, one thing that still plagues ...

Mesenteric ischemia, or small bowel ischemia, involves a blockage of blood flow to the small intestine. Symptoms include pain and bloating. It often results from blood clots or atherosclerosis.

Treatment is determined by the type of stroke suffered (i.e., ischemic or hemorrhagic) rather than the anatomic location. Symptoms referable to the anterior circulation — specifically, anterior and ...