Recent developments in reimbursement and insurer coverage for plaque analysis in the US are a step towards the evaluative ...

The muscle cells that line the blood vessels have long been known to multi-task. While their main function is pumping blood through the body, they are also involved in 'patching up' injuries in the ...

In a recent review article published in the journal Atherosclerosis, researchers provided an overview of how air pollution contributes to the start and worsening of atherosclerosis. They summarized ...

The endothelial glycocalyx integrates mechanical signals with vascular biology, playing a vital role in health and disease, ...

Anti-nucleolin DNA aptamer, iSN04, inhibits angiogenesis. Mouse aortic rings embedded in collagen gel were cultured with or without 30 µM iSN04 for 6 days. Neovascular sprouting, a model of ...

Cardiovascular disease is a global health concern and also the leading cause of mortality. Examining how caloric restriction improves cardiovascular health can lead to innovative ways to treat or ...