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.

"A role for endothelial dysfunction in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis continues to emerge. We have recently investigated the role of plasma and tissue endothelin in humans with symptomatic ...

A common genetic pathway may account for increased risk for atherosclerotic disease in patients with chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain.

Heart disease remains the top global killer. Learn about its impact on health, key risk factors, and approaches to prevention ...

Obesity significantly impacts cardiovascular health, increasing risks such as left ventricular hypertrophy, atherosclerosis, ...

Ozone (O3) exposure may reduce the availability of oxygen in the body, resulting in arterial stiffening due to the body’s natural response to create more red blood cells and hemoglobin, according ...

Genotoxic stressors, including oxidative stress, inflammation, and environmental factors are closely intertwined processes that significantly contribute to ...

A research team revealed that insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 6 (IGFBP6) serves as a potential therapeutic target ...

The following is a summary of “Contribution of type 2 diabetes to major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in a long-term observational study with different stages of atherosclerosis,” published in ...

A research team led by Prof. WENG Jianping from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese ...

BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and ...

Researchers from Fundación Jiménez Díaz and affiliated organizations have published data from a study that aimed to identify ...