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Inflammation-reducing molecule provides a new target for treating atherosclerosis

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart attack.

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Mapping of atherosclerotic plaque cells may predict future risk of stroke or heart attack

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Researchers show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time will affect the risk of such lesions to cause a stroke or heart attack. The new knowledge can be used to improve the risk assessment and treatment of patients with atherosclerosis in the future.

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Abstract 4144040: Porcine Coronary Plaque Morphology And Composition Closely Resemble Different Stages of Human Atherosclerosis

Circulation

The sections were also used for immunohistochemistry with cell marker antibodies (to measure % plaque smooth muscle cells (SMC), macrophages (MF), and endothelial cells (EC)). to D: 30.7%), elevation in plaque MF (A: 16.7% to D: 22.5%), increase in plaque cell apoptosis (A: 5.2% to D:17.9%) and plaque EC (A:3.21% to D:1.48%).

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Researchers develop nanoparticle technology for targeted diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis

Science Daily - Heart Disease

A team developed a nanoparticle technology that offers an effective solution to diagnose and treat atherosclerosis, in a non-invasive manner.

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Mapping of atherosclerotic plaque cells may predict future risk of stroke or heart attack

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

In a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time will affect the risk of such lesions for causing a stroke or heart attack.

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New 'Atherosclerosis Atlas' Sheds Light on Heart Attacks, Strokes

DAIC

MILLER, PHD, LED THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW "ATHEROSCLEROSIS ATLAS" THAT DETAILS, AT THE LEVEL OF INDIVIDUAL CELLS, CRITICAL PROCESSES RESPONSIBLE FOR FORMING THE HARMFUL PLAQUE BUILDUP THAT CAUSES HEART ATTACKS, STROKES AND CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE. Over time, fatty plaques build up inside the arteries, where they can slow blood flow.

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Biomechanical factors and atherosclerosis localization: insights and clinical applications

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Although the entire vascular bed is constantly exposed to the same risk factors, atherosclerosis manifests a distinct intra-individual pattern in localization and progression within the arterial vascular bed.