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

Researchers have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart attack.

People with chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, or both of these conditions may have a higher cardiovascular disease ...

Keeping track of certain health markers can help prevent serious health issues and even save lives. By monitoring these ...

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

Researchers have found that, in asymptomatic patients, atherosclerosis and its progression are independently associated with all-cause mortality.

This can set the stage for a heart attack or stroke. Researchers have long known about the connection between inflammation ...

Like a fire alarm sending signals to evacuate a smoky building, the immune system has internal guards to help the body sense and respond to danger. However, for people with risks for heart disease, ...

Increased Stress: Career and family pressures can spike stress, which is linked to higher blood pressure and inflammation—risk factors for heart disease. Smoking and Alcohol: Smoking and excessive ...

While statins can reduce LDL levels and ASCVD events, high Lp(a) poses an independent risk that will need attention, too.

A version of the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) heart disease risk score that did not include race predicted heart disease risk just as well as the original version that includes race.