During the progression of atherosclerosis, development of plaques is initiated by the arterial accumulation and oxidation of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs). This initiates an inflammatory process ...

A rapid increase in artery plaques could help explain why people who’ve had COVID-19 are at greater risk of stroke and heart attack. A new study linked COVID-19 with the rapid growth of plaque ...

COVID-19 may weaken arterial stability – The study found that lesions in previously infected individuals had a higher prevalence of "positive remodeling," a sign of unstable plaque that is more ...

An individual may develop a rupture of an atheromatous plaque at any stage of the spectrum of coronary artery disease. The acute rupture of a plaque may lead to an acute myocardial infarction ...

Infection with the COVID-19 virus is associated with rapid growth of plaque in arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle, also called coronary arteries, researchers reported in a new study ...

A 72-year-old Surprise man named Gregory Province nearly lost his foot to peripheral arterial disease. His Banner Health ...

Infection with the COVID virus is associated with rapid growth of plaque in arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle, also called coronary arteries, researchers reported in a new study ...

They’re also more likely to develop high-risk plaque that causes a heart attack WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Even a mild infection with COVID-19 can promote clogged arteries ...