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Atherosclerosis is the progressive buildup of plaque - the fatty deposits and other cells - in the inner walls of the arteries. The condition is a consequence of elevated cholesterol and for many it's a silent disease, with no visible signs or symptoms. The disease can begin in early adulthood and continues to progress for the rest of a person's life. Despite the serious nature of atherosclerosis, many people do not understand how it develops and progresses.

Researchers identify potential new approaches for early detection and treatment of atherosclerosis

Blockage of arterial blood vessels caused by atherosclerosis is largely responsible for heart attacks and strokes, which are the most common causes of death worldwide.

13 Mar 2024

Scientists find answers about cardiovascular diseases by probing the cellular "glue"

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have found important answers about strokes, heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases by probing the biological glue our bodies create to protect us from those deadly dangers.

11 Mar 2024

Immune cells in the liver eat up excess cholesterol, study reveals

A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden reveals that immune cells in the liver react to high cholesterol levels and eat up excess cholesterol that can otherwise cause damage to arteries.

11 Mar 2024

Study reveals alarming cholesterol levels among American Indian adolescents and young adults

Young American Indians, ages 15-39, had cholesterol levels more than two times higher than the general U.S. population, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

8 Mar 2024

NIH study reveals elevated cholesterol levels among American Indian youth

More than 70% of American Indian young adults aged 20-39 and 50% of American Indian teens have cholesterol levels or elevated fat in the blood that put them at risk for cardiovascular disease, suggests a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

6 Mar 2024

New catheter-based device images heart disease plaques with unprecedented detail

Researchers have developed a new catheter-based device that combines two powerful optical techniques to image the dangerous plaques that can build up inside the arteries that supply blood to the heart.

5 Mar 2024

Coronary artery calcium scoring with CT can predict risk of heart attacks or strokes

Coronary artery calcium scoring with CT can identify symptomatic patients with a very low risk of heart attacks or strokes, according to a new study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

5 Mar 2024

Is posttraumatic epilepsy associated with long-term dementia risk?

The associations between dementia risk and PTE.

1 Mar 2024

Research uncovers key therapeutic target for reversing accelerated atherosclerosis in diabetes

Diabetes accelerates the development of atherosclerosis, increasing the incidence of cardiovascular events.

29 Feb 2024

Is posttraumatic epilepsy associated with long-term dementia risk?

The associations between post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) and the risk of dementia.

29 Feb 2024

Pregnancy history could unlock early interventions for women's heart health

Study reveals a strong link between a woman's obstetric history by age 40 and her risk of dying from heart disease, emphasizing the importance of pregnancy complications in predicting future cardiovascular health.

28 Feb 2024

Harnessing multi-omics and AI for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease management

Despite considerable life-saving progress, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death globally, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.

26 Feb 2024

Youth fitness linked to lower atherosclerosis risk in middle-aged men

Men who were physically fit when they were young had a lower risk of atherosclerosis almost 40 years later, according to a study led by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden.

22 Feb 2024

Men with higher area of abdominal muscle have greater risk of cardiac trouble, study shows

Body composition -; often expressed as the amount of fat in relation to muscle -; is one of the standard predictors of cardiac health.

21 Feb 2024

Finasteride may offer life-saving benefits beyond hair loss treatment

The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide.

20 Feb 2024

Study reveals low utilization of PCSK9 inhibitors in high-risk patients

A new study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes from the Family Heart Foundation -; a patient-centered research and advocacy nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of families impacted by inherited lipid disorders and LDL-cholesterol -; revealed that utilization of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors (PCSK9i) to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) remains low among high-risk patients.

20 Feb 2024

Canagliflozin reduces atherosclerosis and modulates inflammatory, oxidative pathways in mice

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of canagliflozin (Cana) on atherosclerosis and further exploring its potential mechanism. ApoE−/− mice were fed a Western diet (WD) and randomly divided into a WD group and WD+Cana group.

19 Feb 2024

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Researchers identify potential new approaches for early detection and treatment of atherosclerosis

Scientists find answers about cardiovascular diseases by probing the cellular "glue"

Immune cells in the liver eat up excess cholesterol, study reveals

Study reveals alarming cholesterol levels among American Indian adolescents and young adults

NIH study reveals elevated cholesterol levels among American Indian youth

New catheter-based device images heart disease plaques with unprecedented detail

Coronary artery calcium scoring with CT can predict risk of heart attacks or strokes

Is posttraumatic epilepsy associated with long-term dementia risk?

Research uncovers key therapeutic target for reversing accelerated atherosclerosis in diabetes

Is posttraumatic epilepsy associated with long-term dementia risk?

Pregnancy history could unlock early interventions for women's heart health

Harnessing multi-omics and AI for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease management

Youth fitness linked to lower atherosclerosis risk in middle-aged men

Men with higher area of abdominal muscle have greater risk of cardiac trouble, study shows

Finasteride may offer life-saving benefits beyond hair loss treatment

Study reveals low utilization of PCSK9 inhibitors in high-risk patients

Canagliflozin reduces atherosclerosis and modulates inflammatory, oxidative pathways in mice

Study discovers link between a breakdown product from excess niacin and heart disease

Dietary protein overload linked to increased atherosclerosis risk

A high-protein diet and elevation in the amino acid leucine may contribute to buildup of plaque in arteries

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