For decades, many of us have been told that arterial plaque buildup, that is, the sticky fatty deposits that line our arteries, is a permanent condition. The common belief is that once these plaques ...

Carotid artery stenosis, a narrowing of the carotid arteries in the neck, is usually due to plaque buildup. Standard treatment involves intensive medical management, including aspirin to prevent blood ...

Pennsylvania heart specialists welcomed the results of a decade-long study reinforcing their belief in minimally invasive techniques to treat clogged neck arteries versus major surgery. Researchers ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Microplastics and nanoplastics might interact with the plaque that causes heart attacks and strokes. A new study found high levels ...

Scientists have designed an immunotherapy that reduces plaque in the arteries of mice, presenting a possible new treatment strategy against heart disease. The antibody-based therapy could complement ...

The carotid arterial system exhibits a remarkable spectrum of anatomical variants that bear direct relevance to cerebrovascular health, surgical planning and endovascular interventions. Variations may ...