Doctors often cite improper nutrition, excess weight, especially in the abdominal area, sedentary lifestyle, smoking and alcohol abuse ...

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 ...

Clogged arteries can cause heart failure, but with proper meals can help reverse the process and unclog your arteries ...

Two conditions within this category are atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis, which are often confused. Both conditions ...

Whiddon College of Medicine. "Recognition of cardiac risk factors and atherosclerosis allows for earlier treatment interventions and risk factor modification in these patients." The study assessed ...

Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory condition and a known risk for the development of cardiovascular diseases. In animal models of atherosclerosis, macrophage pyroptosis is linked to the ...

Markers of subclinical heart damage were observed among individuals who smoke cigarettes, even decades after quitting, ...

Objectives To examine the associations between physical fitness in male adolescents and coronary and carotid atherosclerosis in middle age. Methods This population-based cohort study linked physical ...

The following is a summary of "Association Between Cigarette Smoking and Subclinical Markers of Cardiovascular Harm,” ...

People with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to suffer from heart attacks, strokes, and early death due to a condition called ...

Considering taking supplements to treat atherosclerosis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of atherosclerosis. Follow the links to read common uses ...

A new study in Atherosclerosis shows that soil and water pollution, including microplastics and toxic chemicals, ...