There are a paucity of data in the literature regarding the natural history in patients with subclavian artery occlusive disease. The left subclavian artery is more frequently involved than the ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, carotid artery disease is responsible for up to one-third of all strokes. And 3% of adults over the age ...

Summary: Micronanoplastics—tiny plastic particles from environmental sources—were found in much higher concentrations in the arteries of people with plaque-related stroke symptoms compared to those ...

A recent study has found that tiny pieces of plastic, known as micronanoplastics, are not just floating in the air, water, and food we consume—they are also showing up in the main arteries in ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics might interact with the plaque that causes heart attacks and strokes. A new study found high levels of plastic in the arterial plaque of stroke and vision-loss patients.

This article was originally posted Dec. 8, 2014. It has been updated. There are many things in medicine that are merely a matter of preference or style. How to check a patient’s pulse is not one ...

Maintaining clean and unclogged arteries is essential for cardiovascular health, and certain superfruits are packed with nutrients that can help support this goal. High in monounsaturated fats and ...

This particular sign could suggest the presence of clogged arteries, a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In a recent piece for the British Heart Foundation (BHF), Professor ...

Now, a new study is connecting the dots on microplastics' mysterious correlation with heart attack and stroke risk. "There are some microplastics in normal, healthy arteries," Dr. Ross Clark, a ...

Health experts have highlighted three crucial lifestyle changes that could help to "unclog" your arteries, potentially reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Globally, heart health remains a ...