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 ...

Atherosclerosis, the accumulation of fat in the blood vessels, commonly known as “hardening of arteries.”It is considered a ...

Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading complications of lupus. This presentation by Dr. Jim Oates outlines the causes and risk factors for the build-up of fats, cholesterol and other substances ...

You've heard of "clogged arteries," but do you truly understand what is going on in your body? It's not merely a matter of consuming too many cheeseburgers. Something known as atherosclerosis—a ...

Atherosclerosis, traditionally seen in older adults, is increasingly affecting younger individuals due to rising obesity and type 2 diabetes rates. These conditions accelerate plaque buildup in ...

Sometimes, aches and pains get dismissed as a normal part of getting older. In the case of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, ...

Share on Pinterest A study found a link between irregular sleeping patterns and an increased risk of atherosclerosis in older adults. Milamai/Getty Images A new study finds a link between irregular ...

—This collaborative analysis of 31,245 patients being treated for hyperlipidemia demonstrated that those who also had elevated hsCRP levels had worse outcomes. Combined use of lipid-lowering and ...

An endarterectomy is a type of vascular surgery. Surgeons use endarterectomies to remove a fatty substance called plaque from inside a person’s artery. Plaque consists of fat, cholesterol, red blood ...