Hypertension, a very common condition worldwide, can lead to arteriosclerosis through alterations in the structure of blood vessel walls known as 'vascular remodeling.' In a recent study, an ...

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a medical issue caused by the buildup of cholesterol, fat, and other substances (called plaque) in and on the walls of your arteries. Plaque narrows ...

Natto is widely recognized for inhibiting arteriosclerosis, yet its underlying mechanism remains elusive. Researchers led by the University of Tsukuba studied the effects of natto on arteriosclerosis ...

From the George F. Baker Clinic, New England Deaconess Hospital, Elliott P. Joslin, M.D., Medical Director, Boston, Mass. Root, Howard F. — Physician, New England ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Atherosclerosis happens when a fatty substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries. There are typically few noticeable ...

Tsukuba, Japan—Atherosclerosis, a chronic condition characterized by the accumulation of lipid and inflammatory cells within the blood vessel walls, causes cardiovascular diseases, such as heart ...

A research group led by Dr. Zhang Yongqing from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, reported that ApoE knockout dogs showed severe arteriosclerosis, ...

Environmental exposure to low-levels of the toxic metals arsenic, cadmium and titanium appears to increase the risk of plaque buildup in arteries in the neck, heart and legs, according to new research ...

Arterial stiffness is a novel cause of premature heart damage among adolescents, according to a new follow-up study. The study was conducted in collaboration between Texas Children's Hospital and ...

Severe renal arteriosclerosis (r-ASCL), or narrowing of the arteries in the kidneys, is linked to a significantly increased risk of heart disease in people with lupus nephritis (LN), according to new ...