Elucid announced the launch of its PlaqueIQ image analysis software for the quantification and classification of plaque ...

Q: Is it possible to remove plaques in your aorta or reduce their size through changes in diet or lifestyle? A: Yes, lifestyle changes, including diet, smoking cessation, stress management and ...

The concept of tiny robots swimming through the bloodstream has existed for decades. The idea was made famous by the 1966 film Fantastic Voyage, in which a human team is shrunk to fit into a submarine ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics might interact with the plaque that causes heart attacks and strokes. A new study found high levels of plastic in the arterial plaque of stroke and vision-loss patients.

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 ...

Dear Doctor K: I have a clogged carotid artery. My doctor wants me to have an endarterectomy. Is this the best treatment option for my condition? Dear Reader: It’s impossible to answer your question ...

Endarterectomy, a surgical procedure that clears away blockage in an artery, is most often performed on the carotid arteries to prevent stroke. It’s an alternative to stenting and is only done in ...

Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer in the United States, but there may be a breakthrough in a major aspect of cardiovascular health: clogged arteries. The condition, known as coronary artery ...

A carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure to remove fatty deposits from the carotid arteries. These are the two main arteries that supply blood to the brain, face, and neck. They are on ...