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 ...

Medically reviewed by Anisha Shah, MD "Vascular disease" is a term given to conditions that affect the blood vessels that ...

Research reveals IGFBP6's role in suppressing vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis, suggesting it as a novel target for ...

Protective role of Pannexin1 in lymphatic endothelial cells in the progression of atherosclerosis in female mice. Extracted ...

A number of different strategies can be developed to protect people against atherosclerosis or to treat patients with clinical symptoms thereof. In our opinion, DNA and protein vaccination in ...

Real-time observation of certain biochemical processes in blood vessels from mice has revealed a previously unknown ...

Indeed, a recent study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology found a prolonged ...

Fitness doesn’t make people immune to atherosclerosis, but what to do with the finding in asymptomatic patients is uncertain.

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 ...

The factors underlying accelerated atherosclerosis in diabetes extend beyond dyslipidemia, hypertension and obesity. Even after correction of these typical risk factors, patients with diabetes ...

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 ...