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 ...

Novel drugs for atherosclerosis have taken a hard hit in the past year, making it unlikely that any will make it to market this decade. But lessons learned from these failures might help the ...

Atherosclerosis and related cardiovascular diseases represent one of the greatest threats to human health worldwide. Despite important progress in prevention and treatment, these conditions still ...

A number of different strategies can be developed to protect people against atherosclerosis or to treat patients with clinical symptoms thereof. In our opinion, DNA and protein vaccination in ...

New research finds alternative LDL-lowering strategy as effective as statins, with fewer side effects for ASCVD patients.

Atherosclerosis – also known as coronary artery disease, limits the blood flow in your arteries - which deliver blood to your heart muscle, causing a heart attack, abnormal heart rhythms, or even ...

In a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that genetic traits ...

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where ...

New research describes how sphingolipids can also contribute to arterial plaques and atherosclerosis, revealing a new side to ...

New discoveries in atherosclerosis pathways have shed light on the active mechanisms in other diseases such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and HIV, paving the way for furture therapeutics.

In a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time ...

Psoriasis severity and systemic inflammation linked to cardiovascular disease: insights for better patient care.