Atherosclerosis is the build-up of plaque in the arteries which causes their narrowing. It is a primary cause of ischemic ...

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 ...

Exposure to heavy metals may increase risk of calcium buildup in the walls of coronary arteries, which can lead to ...

A study carried out at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid, Spain provides crucial ...

Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) have identified the process of ...

Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased calcium buildup in the coronary arteries at a level ...

Researchers pinpoint a cellular process called 'clonal hematopoiesis' as a new risk factor for cardiovascular problems. In ...

In the world of biology, scientists are quickly exploring the ins and outs of a mysterious idea known as the “third state,” a ...

A study carried out at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid, Spain provides crucial ...

A group at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) has created a nanoparticle technology that provides an efficient and non-invasive way to identify and treat atherosclerosis, according to ...

These and other metals found in the environment can collect in the body and exacerbate heart disease, new research suggests.

People with high levels of metals found in tobacco smoke, fertilizers and batteries are more likely to develop ...