Shown are the phases of rupture and healing of an atherosclerotic plaque. The cross-section of a plaque in Panel A shows a central core containing lipids and necrotic debris (yellow) and macrophage ...

Thrombotic occlusion of blood vessels, which leads to myocardial infarctions, strokes and venous thromboembolisms, is the major cause of death in the western hemisphere. Therefore, it is of critical ...

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 ...

Medical illustration showing how plaque buildup and clot formation can restrict blood flow in arteries. Researchers have developed a luteolin-based nanomedicine that targets and stabilizes these ...

Around half a million stents are implanted in Germany every year to treat narrowing of the blood vessels, a consequence of ...

Coronary thrombosis is a serious medical condition that can lead to a heart attack or even death. It occurs when a clot forms in one of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Coronary thrombosis ...

“Compared to normal plasma, hemophilia plasma delays clot formation and reduces stability in tissue factor-triggered assays, and products that enhance hemostasis improve these characteristics.” All ...

The prevalence of coronary artery disease is increasing as a result of changing lifestyle patterns, including cigarette smoking, diabetes and stress. As women are delaying childbearing until older age ...