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What is Stent Treatment? Do We Need to Place a Stent Immediately? “I’m having a heart attack—do I need a stent right away?”When a patient having a heart attack arrives at the emergency room, this is often the first question. The answer depends on the situation. Let’s explain simply what a stent is, [...]

What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a type of fat produced in the body’s cells and found in blood serum. Cells need cholesterol for normal functioning. Since fats do not dissolve in water, cholesterol must be carried by fat-transporting proteins, known in medicine as lipoproteins. Some lipoproteins carry cholesterol into the bloodstream, while others [...]

Aortic Dissection: A Silent and Dangerous Cardiovascular Emergency What is Aortic Dissection?Aortic dissection is a very serious vascular disease that occurs when the wall of the aorta—the main artery emerging from the heart—tears. When the inner layer of the aorta tears, blood leaks into the tear and progresses along the vessel wall, creating a second [...]