Hereditary high cholesterol (FH) is the most common hereditary disease and, if left untreated, can lead to atherosclerosis, ...

In a new study just published in the European Heart Journal, researchers from Herlev and Gentofte Hospital quantify for the first time how life expectancy and cardiovascular disease in people ...

An international team of scientists has uncovered nearly a dozen genes linked to the buildup of calcium in coronary arteries, ...

According to the NHS, atherosclerosis occurs when arteries become narrowed, making it difficult for blood to flow through ...

A new study linked COVID-19 with the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries. This plaque is a high-risk type prone ...

The understanding of the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis and related vascular diseases has changed over the last decade, providing new perspectives for preventive and therapeutic strategies.

An unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, and smoking – considered to be a relatively recent societal curse – are all risk factors to heart disease. But if that is the case, did heart disease exist ...

There are several contributing factors to heart issues such as atherosclerosis - including smoking, drinking too much alcohol ...

Excess sodium causes fluid retention, which makes the blood volume increase. This also increases pressure on the arteries and therefore contributes to hypertension, a significant risk factor for ...

In the future, the suitability of non-fasting cut-off points in a large sample of arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease patients, including patients with ischemic stroke and peripheral vascular ...

Professor Judith Sluimer will visit Australia as the recipient of the 2025 Selby Fellowship. Photo: Joey RobertsThe Academy is pleased to announce ...