Salk scientists have tracked the flow of trans fats using mouse models to describe the molecular mechanisms that cause trans fats to promote atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), explaining ...

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

Marked by an uptick in the amount of LDL levels in the blood, high cholesterol is a condition that can lead to the formation of plaque in the arteries, his narrowing the arteries, and making it a ...

A chemical pregnancy is a very early miscarriage. It usually happens before the pregnancy reaches five weeks. Many may not even realize they have had an early miscarriage if it happens soon after ...

The man who coined the term "Northern Soul" is to be recognised with the unveiling of a blue plaque in Sheffield. Dave Godin, who was born in London in 1936 but who moved to Sheffield to study in ...

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 ...

An arterial blood gas (ABG) test measures the oxygen and carbon dioxide balance in your blood. It also measures the pH or acid-base balance in your blood. ABG tests are used to evaluate lung and ...

The test can also look at the plaque, or buildup of cholesterol, fat, blood cells and more that can narrow or block arteries. Vulnerable plaque, when found, is often a warning sign for a sudden ...

Positive remodeling (PR) is an atherosclerotic plaque feature defined as an increase in arterial caliber at the level of an atheroma, in response to increasing plaque burden. The mechanisms that lead ...

AN ingredient lurking in energy drinks and supplements may increase your risk of a heart attack and stroke, scientists warn. The ingredient has been touted for its cardiovascular benefits and ...

The anterior cerebral artery arises where the internal carotid artery ends. The right and left ACAs are major components of the circle of Willis. These are mainly divided into three sections, some of ...