New microscopic particles could hold key to preventing cardiovascular diseases. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Arterial plaque is the unusual build-up of excess calcium, fat, cholesterol, cellular waste, and fibrin, in the inner walls of your arteries. When left untreated, plaque can lead to blood clotting ...

The researchers found that people who had detectable microplastics and nanoplastics in the plaque in their arteries had a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death. The researchers looked at ...

The buildup of fatty deposits, or plaque, inside the arterial walls can gradually narrow and harden arteries, reducing the ...

Dr Berg says the plaque that builds up in arteries is largely a combination of calcium, proteins, and cholesterol. He details: "In many cases, the calcium results from biofilms, which are colonies ...

When there's too much LDL cholesterol in your system, it can form plaque in your arteries, which raises the risk of heart disease. It's important to lower LDL cholesterol levels to prevent clogged ...

High-sodium diets contribute to increased blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart disease and clogged arteries. Over time, this strain on the cardiovascular system can lead to plaque ...

A recent prospective study carried out in Korea and the US investigated the location of plaque ruptures in native coronary arteries with the use of three-vessel intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).