Michael Dunn expected to hear that he needed major surgery after doctors detected plaque buildup in his right carotid ...

Carotid artery disease, also called carotid artery stenosis, occurs when the carotid arteries, the main blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the brain, become narrowed. The narrowing of the ...

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 most common cause of carotid artery narrowing is a buildup of plaque in the arteries due to multiple ... Carotid stenosis is also known as carotid disease and carotid atherosclerosis. The ...

Most people know the classic warning signs of clogged arteries which are chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

The study, concluded Dr. Fuster, demonstrates that detecting subclinical atherosclerosis early and monitoring its progression can improve the prediction and prevention of death from any cause ...

February is heart month. Almost all heart attacks are preventable, but in spite of that they remain the number one cause of death in the U.S for both men and women. Last week’s column ...

My research has focused on inflammation in vascular injury and repair. I have the expertise in various animal models including vascular injury (atherosclerosis, vasculitis, femoral artery wire injury) ...