Discover 5 critical warning signs of clogged heart arteries. Early recognition of these symptoms could save your life by ...

Confused about arteriosclerosis vs atherosclerosis A cardiologist explains the difference risks and how to protect your heart ...

Scientists have uncovered new details about the mechanisms that cause plaques in arteries to rupture, ... between higher levels of circulating MMP-9 and the risk of developing coronary ...

Atherosclerosis happens when a fatty substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries. There are typically few noticeable symptoms until the situation becomes dire and you experience ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs due to plaque buildup in the heart’s arteries. The plaque causes a narrowing, or stenosis, of the arteries, which reduces or blocks blood flow.

The changes in atherosclerosis have been relatively modest, a 1% or 2% decrease in the blockage in coronary arteries. There are some plaques that are more prone to rupture and cause heart attacks ...

Researchers at Ochsner Health and Tulane University School of Medicine have identified the genes that become active in carotid arteries when plaque rupture causes a stroke. The work, published in ...

Percutaneous coronary intervention is a procedure that opens up clogged arteries. Learn about the types, the risks, and what to avoid after the procedure today.

A Swedish multi-center study led by researchers at Lund University shows a link between low fiber consumption and the presence of unstable or high-risk plaque in coronary arteries—the type of ...