Dr. Paul Friedman answers the question: 'Heart Block versus Artery Blockage?' — -- Question: I have been diagnosed with heart block. How does this differ from blockage in one of my arteries?

Arteries can become blocked over many decades, before resulting in conditions that can become severe quickly. (Getty Images) Heart problems are very common in the UK, with around 7.6 million people ...

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from your heart. They have thick walls and a muscular layer that keeps your blood moving. Arteries can be as wide as a nickel (about two centimeters). They are the ...

Modern medicine has given rise to incredible strategies for treating clogged arteries and the issues they cause, from transplants to medication. Yet, cardiologists agree: Prevention remains the best ...

The accumulation of fatty deposits inside arteries leads to their narrowing, which blocks blood flow to heart tissue, and other body organs. The medical condition known as atherosclerosis, increases ...

There are five typical symptoms that are often ignored, which could be caused by blocked arteries, as they are listed below All the chest pain associated with the heart is not sharp and intense.

Recent research suggests that high doses of calcium supplements could increase the risk of heart problems. Cardiologists recommend getting calcium from food rather than supplements for better health ...

Dr Sumit Kapadia, Vascular Surgeon and Varicose Vein Specialist, recently on his IG handle, spoke about artery blockages, and why even healthy arteries get blocked. Dr Kapadia mentioned that arteries ...