Photon-counting CT (PCCT) represents a transformative advancement in cardiac imaging, addressing key limitations of ...

Stenosis was present in the basilar artery in one case and in the intracranial vertebral artery in three cases. Results OCT images of the lesions showed ... lipid-rich plaque with plaque rupture, thin ...

In atherosclerosis, the vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) contributes to vessel wall inflammation and lipoprotein retention, as well as to the formation of the fibrous cap that provides stability ...

The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. The heart squeezes blood by ‘pumping' it to every nook and corner of the body. If blood flow gets suddenly interrupted owing to a blockage ...

Researchers examined the clinical features, radiological findings, and treatment outcomes of patients with symptomatic mild carotid stenosis, seeking to improve current medical guidelines for the ...

/Health and medicine/Diseases and disorders/Vascular diseases/Cardiovascular disorders/Heart disease/ Coronary artery disease Additional Multimedia A better way to predict a patient’s risk of ...

Marketing executive Claire Austin, 38, originally from Woking in Surrey, is believed to have severed an artery in her arm in the incident at the flat she shared with fellow expat Lee Loughlin ...

According to Cholesterol charity Heart UK very high levels of HDL have been reported to speed up the process of atherosclerosis, where the arteries become clogged up with fat, suggesting that at ...

excessive amounts can contribute to atherosclerosis - a condition characterised by plaque build-up in the arteries. This can heighten an individual's risk of heart disease and stroke. However ...