Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

To induce atherosclerosis, mice were fed high fat diet (HFD) for 6 weeks following partial ligation of left carotid artery in C57BL6 mice. M-MDSCs phenotype switch, atherosclerotic lesion development and plaque phenotype was studiedin vivo.Results:We observed CCR5 elevation on Monocytic-MDSCs in the early phase of atherosclerosis.

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Atherosclerosis Plaque Coronary Artery Disease Diet 40

MIBHS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While much attention is given to modifiable risk factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking, the role of genetics in heart disease is equally critical yet less understood by the general public. Specific genetic variants, such as those affecting cholesterol metabolism, can increase the likelihood of plaque buildup in the arteries.

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Genetic predisposition Heart Disease Cholesterol Blood Pressure 52

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JANUARY 15, 2025

Urbanization, increased sedentary lifestyles, and unhealthy diets have fueled this trend. These cases are particularly challenging because traditional prevention strategies, which target known risks like high LDL cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and smoking, may not apply.

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Atherosclerosis Plaque Myocardial Infarction Risk Factors 59

MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) CAD, which involves the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries due to plaque buildup, can reduce blood flow to the heart. Lifestyle Changes Making certain lifestyle adjustments can also improve heart function and reduce the risk of further enlargement: Maintain a healthy diet low in salt and saturated fats.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Blood Clot Heart Valves Heart Rhythm 52

Physiologically Speaking

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

High-protein diets are often advocated for building muscle, losing weight, and optimizing body composition. Eating this amount of protein means your diet will comprise about 11% of calories from protein, leaving fat and carbs to fill the gaps. In simpler terms: In mice, a high-protein (and hence high-amino-acid) diet activates mTORC1.

Physiology 111

Physiology Atherosclerosis Diet Cardiovascular Disease 111

MIBHS

MARCH 31, 2025

This blockage is often caused by a blood clot or the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood. A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when an artery becomes blocked, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 23, 2024

However, most adults will start to develop advanced plaque in their coronary arteries early in life. By age 66, more than half of all females will have evidence of advanced plaque in their coronary arteries, as seen on a CT calcium score. Coronary atherosclerosis, as evidenced by an abnormal CAC score, is a measure of advanced plaque.

Heart Disease 106

Heart Disease Blood Pressure Dementia Atherosclerosis 106

Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 3, 2024

What is a normal cholesterol? What kind of diet should I eat? While it is true that the older you are, the higher the risk of a heart attack, the process of plaque buildup starts early in life. For those aged 13 to 19, close to one in five had evidence of early plaque buildup. What should my blood pressure be?

Heart Attack 105

Heart Attack Heart attacks Blood Pressure Risk Factors 105

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

During atherogenesis, efficient autophagy is needed to facilitate efferocytosis and cholesterol efflux, limit inflammation and lipid droplet buildup, and eliminate defective mitochondria and protein aggregates. Introduction Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by the deposition of lipids within the artery wall.

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Atherosclerosis Plaque Diet Cholesterol 64

MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Eat a Balanced Diet A heart healthy diet is the foundation of cardiovascular health. Limit your intake of saturated and trans fats, as they can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease. Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease as it narrows and damages your blood vessels, leading to plaque buildup.

Blood Pressure 52

Blood Pressure Heart Disease Diet Risk Factors 52

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

PAD is a serious, progressive cardiovascular disease primarily caused by a buildup of fatty plaque in the blood vessels, or atherosclerosis. This plaque narrows the blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the legs and feet, which may significantly impair physical function, walking performance and quality of life.

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Peripheral Arterial Disease Exercise Ischemia Quality of Life 105

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

JANUARY 8, 2024

10kg) Out of which just 250 mg of cholesterol is streaming in blood. We must understand Fat, lipid and cholesterol are different entities. While the total body seems to do little in determining cholesterol levels, what is more scientifically shocking is slope of the curve between blood LDL levels and plaque burden is rarely linear.

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Cholesterol Atherosclerosis Plaque Physiology 52