stationary, while lower down over the surface of the heart, the vessels move vigorously with each heart beat. Atherosclerosis is essentially the net result of the healing process for these little cracks in the arterial wall resulting from mechanical stress. William Davis MD, Advocate of the Corona...
Atherosclerosis is the root cause of many cardiovascular diseases. Extensive research in preclinical models and emerging evidence in humans have established the crucial roles of the innate and adaptive immune systems in driving atherosclerosis-associated
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2]. The pathophysiological basis of vascular diseases involves a wide range of mechanisms including vascular aging, calcification, atherosclerosis, extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling, and immune cells infiltration. VSMCs are the most abundant cell...
Together with pycnogenol, nattokinase was found to reduce leg edema and venous blood clots in long-haul air travelers. B vitamins. Vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiencies cause high homocysteine levels, which have been associated with increased atherosclerosis, stroke, arterial clots, and venous ...
The researchers are now exploring the possibility of using gene therapy to turn off or reduce the function of SR-B1 or DOCK4 in the endothelial cells that line arteries in order to prevent atherosclerosis, Dr. Shaul said. “If you could develop a drug that inhibits SR-B1 or DOCK4, or ...
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(This article belongs to the Special IssueAdvance in the Diagnostic of Atherosclerosis) Downloadkeyboard_arrow_down Browse Figures Versions Notes Abstract The investigation of arterial stiffening is a promising approach to estimating cardiovascular risk. Despite the widespread use of different methods, the...