A medication given to diabetics to improve their body's sensitivity to insulin also appears to slow the thickening of their artery walls, according to a study posted online today by JAMA. The study is ...

OAK BROOK, Ill. - The thickness of the coronary artery wall as measured by MRI is an independent marker for heart disease in women, according to a study published in the journal Radiology: ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Long-term exposure to ambient ozone appears to accelerate arterial conditions that progress into cardiovascular disease and stroke, according to a new University at Buffalo study. It’s ...

A UCLA study demonstrates for the first time that specific cells found in the adult artery wall have stem cell-like potential. Researchers found artery cells that change into cartilage, bone, muscle ...

New findings show how the progression of atherosclerosis is affected by a combination of hypertension and changes to the stiffness of the artery. Research published in Science Advances discovers the ...

A fusiform aneurysm causes the artery to bulge or balloon on all sides. This type is less common than a saccular aneurysm, which causes a bulge on one side of the artery. An aneurysm is a weakness in ...

Carotid artery stenosis (CAS) is a significant clinical condition characterised by the narrowing of the carotid arteries, which can lead to reduced cerebral blood flow and an increased risk of stroke.

Researchers observed a 0.05 millimeter lower carotid artery wall thickness between high and low intakes of total vegetables. "That is likely significant, because a 0.1 millimeter decrease in carotid ...

A collaboration between stroke neurologists at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and bioengineers at the University of Massachusetts has led to the creation of a realistic, 3D-printed ...

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD Key Takeaways Call 911 immediately if you see heart attack warning signs like chest ...