In atherosclerosis, the vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) contributes to vessel wall inflammation and lipoprotein retention, as well as to the formation of the fibrous cap that provides stability ...

This was an exciting time in cardiology, as it meant some patients could avoid having open-heart surgery. But it very much ...

Novel drugs for atherosclerosis have taken a hard hit in the past year, making it unlikely that any will make it to market this decade. But lessons learned from these failures might help the ...

Atherosclerosis and related cardiovascular diseases represent one of the greatest threats to human health worldwide. Despite important progress in prevention and treatment, these conditions still ...

Atherosclerosis is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory and metabolic disease and pathologic process characterized by the accumulation of cholesterol and calcium plaque within the arterial wall.

Atherosclerosis is when plaque forms in the arteries. This can lead to blood clots that may suddenly stop blood supply; when ...

Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading complications of lupus. This presentation by Dr. Jim Oates outlines the causes and risk factors for the build-up of fats, cholesterol and other substances ...

Researchers at UCL have tested a new scoring system to measure the risk of stroke in patients with narrowed arteries due to ...