Atherosclerosis is the main contributing factor for coronary artery disease. Defined by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, atherosclerosis is a disease “in which plaque builds up inside ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Atherosclerosis happens when a fatty substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries. There are typically few noticeable ...

The three main types of arteriosclerosis are atherosclerosis, medial calcificsclerosis, and arteriolosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis is a type of vascular disease that causes the arteries to harden. As ...

Some research suggests that people with multiple sclerosis are at a higher risk of atherosclerosis. An increased risk hasn’t been established, and we don’t know how MS might increase the risk. Having ...

You've heard of "clogged arteries," but do you truly understand what is going on in your body? It's not merely a matter of consuming too many cheeseburgers. Something known as atherosclerosis—a ...

Share on Pinterest A study found a link between irregular sleeping patterns and an increased risk of atherosclerosis in older adults. Milamai/Getty Images A new study finds a link between irregular ...

Atherosclerosis is common, and even relatively advanced atherosclerosis can be completely asymptomatic. For many of those who suffer a heart attack or stroke, it comes without warning. Cardiovascular ...

Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital have studied tissue from patients with atherosclerosis. They found that many of the cells in the diseased tissue ...

—This collaborative analysis of 31,245 patients being treated for hyperlipidemia demonstrated that those who also had elevated hsCRP levels had worse outcomes. Combined use of lipid-lowering and ...