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 ...

Atherosclerosis is a chronic ... This is the progressive stage of plaque formation, characterized by the migration of SMCs into the intima, attracted by signals from the foam cells.

While both atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis involve artery changes, plaque formation in atherosclerosis can come with additional health risks. The symptoms of atherosclerosis and ...

"research in this area is essential for increasing the life expectancy of patients with atherosclerosis and preventing its ...

Heart disease, a leading cause of death in Western countries, often refers to a condition called atherosclerosis. This ...

Coronary artery atherosclerosis formation and progression increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes ...

The parallels that our study has shown between bone growth and the formation of atherosclerosis in blood vessels could now be used to test whether agents such as vosoritide may also be used in the ...