Diet high in fat is strongly linked with the development of atherosclerosis. Other risk factors include smoking, alcohol consumption, low physical activity, and certain conditions like diabetes ...

In summary, the function of the intimal smooth muscle cell in the natural history of the atherosclerotic lesion seems to be to act as a nidus for development of the lesions, perhaps by ...

Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2019;8a] Optimal management of atherosclerosis would ideally target every known and modifiable risk factor that contributes to atheroma development. Lifestyle management ...

The researchers found that changes in biochemical signaling pathways occur in the vascular cells during the development of atherosclerosis. "As a cell grows into the plaque and stiffens ...

Extended-release niacin slowed the development of atherosclerosis in adults with coronary artery disease, independently from statin therapy.

These findings indicate the development of vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques that are at higher risk of rupture. Conversely, they observed a reduction in plaque size and an induction in the ...

Obesity significantly impacts cardiovascular health, increasing risks such as left ventricular hypertrophy, atherosclerosis, ...

Atherosclerosis risk is elevated in diabetic patients, but the underlying mechanism such as the involvement of macrophages remains unclear. Here, we investigated the underlying mechanism related to ...

Market growth is primarily driven by the widespread use of cholesterol-lowering medications to prevent or reduce arterial blockages. Lifestyle changes, including poor dietary habits and reduced ...