Statin Use Low for Primary Prevention of Atherosclerotic CVD
Elana Gotkine
WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Statin use is low for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD),…
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Researchers develop, validate tool to visualize 3D architectural properties of…
Atherosclerosis is a long-term arterial vessel wall disease characterized by the build- up of lipid- rich and inflamed plaques. It often goes undetected, but highly inflamed plaques disrupt…
Targeting a specific protein in smooth muscle cells may dramatically reduce…
A new study shows targeting a protein in smooth muscle cells can block and decrease buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in mouse models, according to researchers with UTHealth Houston.
The…
Exploring dynamics of blood flow in vascular, atherosclerotic diseases: Dynamics of…
Medical interventions, such as improving diet, lowering blood lipids, or controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, can only do so much when it comes to treating atherosclerotic disease. Is…
Link Between Atherosclerotic Plaques and Brain
says Professor Daniela Carnevale, Department of Angiocardioneurology and Translational Medicine of Neuromed and full professor at the Sapienza University of Rome and senior author of the…
Cytokine APRIL protects from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Heart attacks and strokes are the main causes of death and loss of productive years globally. These clinical complications are caused by atherosclerosis, which is a chronic disease that…
Statin Users See Good Changes in Atherosclerotic Plaques
While statin therapy didn't curb overall atherosclerotic plaque progression on serial coronary…