A new study shows that cells in atherosclerotic blood vessels grow in a way that resembles tumor development. This finding ...

Prostaglandin Receptor Key To Atherosclerosis Development Date: December 26, 2008 Source: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Summary: Atherosclerosis -- a disease that includes the buildup of ...

Summary This latest Pharmaceutical and Healthcare disease pipeline guide Atherosclerosis - Drugs In Development, 2022, provides an overview of the Atherosclerosis (Cardiovascular) pipeline ...

Research has shown how cells in atherosclerosis share mutational patterns with tumor biology, with a large proportion of the ...

A new study has shed light on the biological mechanism underlying atherosclerosis – a hardening of the blood vessels – which could potentially lead to the development of new treatments. The research ...

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 ...

In 1991, the Framingham Study analysis told us that "roughly speaking, a 1% increase in LDL cholesterol or a 1% decrease in HDL cholesterol each add independently about 1% to the population risk ...

Imagine a stadium packed with 75,000 fans, all wearing green and white jerseys—except one person in a solid green shirt.

Atherosclerosis is a chronic cardiovascular disease that affects millions of people worldwide. The disease is marked by the accumulation of cholesterol—especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL ...

Atherosclerosis, or arteriosclerosis, happens when plaque collects and causes the arteries to narrow and harden, affecting blood flow. Learn more here.

In its mild form, the symptoms of atherosclerosis are not noticeable. However, when the artery becomes significantly narrowed ...