A Texas teen is celebrating turning 15 after surviving an 18-hour surgery to repair a rare congenital heart condition.

Matthew Perez, who recently turned 15, had a terrifying experience last September while attending a school event. However, thanks to a successful operation to treat a rare congenital heart issue, the ...

The left coronary artery continues at the anterior side of the heart between the right and left ventricle. Several diagonal branches cross the left ventricular anterior wall (Figure 2).

Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up, restricting blood flow, and requires immediate treatment with ...

More women are prone to spontaneous coronary artery dissection or SCAD—a life-threatening heart condition that occurs when ...

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is uncommon, but serious. Here’s what to know about this rare and potentially ...