Previous studies have shown a link between oral health, oral infection and damage to white matter and small blood vessels in the brain, as well as to a buildup of plaque in the arteries that supply ...
A new predictive model developed by Ochsner Health helps clinicians make real-time decisions for patients who had a stroke undergoing urgent carotid intervention, improving chances of regaining ...
High cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis, where arteries become narrowed and hardened due to plaque buildup, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Here are 5 hidden signs of dangerous ...
Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk, new research suggests.
Atherosclerosis: A condition where arteries become narrowed and hardened due to plaque buildup. Stenosis: The abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body, such as an artery. Intraplaque Hemorrhage ...