"Vascular disease" is a term given to conditions that affect the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Two conditions within this category are atherosclerosis and ...

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque — a combination of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and blood elements — on and inside the walls of your arteries. Your arteries are the blood vessels that ...

Swedish researchers have identified genetic variants that increase the risk of atherosclerosis. The aim is for these new findings to enable earlier detection of atherosclerosis and improved ...

A tincture made from hawthorn flowers can positively influence the heart and circulatory system and strengthen the body if weakened. Due to its medicinal properties, it supports blood circulation ...

Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins for the American Heart Association. It publishes basic and ...

Over a 9-year follow-up period from adolescence to young adulthood, elevated lipid and dyslipidemia levels were associated with worsening subclinical atherosclerosis. However, using a temporal ...