In summary, the function of the intimal smooth muscle cell in the natural history of the atherosclerotic lesion seems to be to act as a nidus for development of the lesions, perhaps by ...

The relationship between environmental metal exposure and heart and cardiovascular disease has emerged as a critical public ...

The studies described in this article investigated the effect of vaccination and immunomodulation on the development of atherosclerosis. It would be favorable for the clinical application that a ...

Most people know the classic warning signs of clogged arteries which are chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

Table 1 Selected drugs in development for atherosclerosis, excluding statins * Full size table This points to the principle that it's important how one raises HDL, not necessarily just that one ...

Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2019;8a] Optimal management of atherosclerosis would ideally target every known and modifiable risk factor that contributes to atheroma development. Lifestyle management ...

COVID-19 accelerates the progression of atherosclerotic plaques, increasing coronary inflammation and the risk of high-risk ...

The researchers found that changes in biochemical signaling pathways occur in the vascular cells during the development of atherosclerosis. "As a cell grows into the plaque and stiffens ...

Does inflammation contribute to the development of atherosclerosis? Join Dr. Trevor Greene and Dr. Michael Koren for this ...

Background Left ventricular (LV) mass is closely associated with atherosclerotic heart disease, but the mechanisms are not well defined. This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors associated with ...

Market growth is primarily driven by the widespread use of cholesterol-lowering medications to prevent or reduce arterial blockages. Lifestyle changes, including poor dietary habits and reduced ...