This damage increases the risk of plaque buildup in the arteries (atherosclerosis). This eventually leads to narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. Increased low-density lipoprotein (LDL ...

No known personal medical history of cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial ... on the outcome of prevalent coronary atherosclerosis (CAC>0). The ...

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 ...

High levels of cholesterol can build up in the artery walls and reduce blood flow to the heart. This increases the risk of a clot forming around the body and also coronary heart disease occurring.

We are now entering the third decade of the 21st Century, and, especially in the last years, the achievements made by scientists have been exceptional, leading to major advancements in the ...

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