In recent years, it has become clear that carotid IMT, coronary calcification and carotid plaque reflect ... it is assumed that treatments to reduce the burden of atherosclerosis will reduce ...

Prior to 1990, many assumed that once cholesterol plaques form in the arteries causing atherosclerosis, it was not reversible. While this is true for plaques that have calcified, what about ...

In atherosclerosis, the vascular smooth muscle ... as well as to the formation of the fibrous cap that provides stability to the plaque. The VSMC can undergo a proliferative response that ...

Real-time observation of certain biochemical processes in blood vessels from mice has revealed a previously unknown similarity between atherosclerosis ... plaques and works against the ...

Intravascular lithotripsy is another endovascular treatment option for PCI. Addressing calcified coronary lesions during PCI presents a significant challenge. Calcified plaques can hinder stent ...

Our opinion: Statins are the cornerstone of treatment in anyone with elevated ... and patients question whether coronary atherosclerosis in athletes requires statins due to the potential lower ...