High-sodium diets contribute to increased blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart disease and clogged arteries. Over ...

Mapping the link between genetic factors and the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques can help predict the future ...

Following 257 patients for 34 months, the researchers found nearly 60 percent of them had measurable amounts of polyethylene ...

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) narrows blood vessels, restricting blood flow to the limbs. This condition can lead to symptoms such as pain, cramping, and fatigue, especially during physical activity ...

Cardiovascular disease physically looks different for women and men, specifically in the plaque buildup on artery walls that ...

Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in America, and it has been for more than 100 years, despite major gains ...

Risk for all-cause mortality and MACEs are affected by calcified and low-attenuation plaque burdens in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Predicting who is at high risk for a heart attack or death may be as simple as obtaining a person's coronary artery calcium ...

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.

Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns.

HeartFlow’s AI-enabled plaque quantification technology has been upgraded to a new I CPT category code by the American Medical Association.