Atherosclerosis, characterized by the build up of plaque in the arteries, is a leading cause of death in most developed countries. But since the introduction of statins — which reduce levels of ...

In atherosclerosis, the artery stiffness is due to plaque buildup within the arterial walls. Plaque is a sticky, fatty substance composed of cholesterol, calcium, and other substances. As plaque ...

Cardiovascular diseases are a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels and it includes coronary heart ...

According to the NHS, atherosclerosis occurs when arteries become narrowed, making it difficult for blood to flow through ...

accelerating plaque buildup and inflammation—raising the risk of future heart attacks and strokes. Study: SARS-CoV-2 Infection Association with Atherosclerotic Plaque Progression at Coronary CT ...

Following publication of our studies, some physicians and patients question whether coronary atherosclerosis in athletes requires statins due to the potential lower non-calcified plaque burden and ...

A new study linked COVID-19 with the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries. This plaque is a high-risk type prone ...

Amgen’s next-generation cholesterol drug has shown it can reverse the build up of plaque build-up in coronary ... significant regression of atherosclerosis in patients with coronary artery ...