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 plaques in ...

A drug candidate, previously successful at treating severe fatty liver disease, reduces atherosclerosis—a primary driver of cardiovascular death worldwide—in large mammals, a study suggests. DT-109 ...

The top panels show an axial view (left) and a longitudinal view (right). The 3D volumetric representation (bottom) provides a detailed and accurate visualization of the plaque, allowing a thorough ...

A large study from Sweden concludes that a high salt intake is an important risk factor for atherosclerosis, even in the absence of hypertension. The study, including more than 10,000 individuals ...

Optimal health depends on unobstructed blood flow to all our organs and tissues. Atherosclerosis obstructs blood flow acutely (e.g. heart attacks, strokes) or chronically. Prior columns in this series ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA—(UPDATED) Avid older athletes who participate in large amounts of physical activity, particularly those who have been active their entire lives, have a higher burden of atherosclerotic ...

Artery calcification is almost twice as common in night owls compared to early birds. Circadian function appears to be particularly important during the early stages of cardiovascular disease. Artery ...