Background: Although imaging tools are crucial in identifying features of atherosclerotic plaque, there remains a lack of consensus on the use of serological markers for assessing high-risk plaques.

It has yet to be established whether a causal relationship exists. Post mortem studies have revealed that the majority of ACS events occur as a result of atherosclerotic plaque disruption. We ...

Tiny pieces of plastic are infiltrating the large arteries in the neck that carry blood from the heart to the head, with the highest amounts found in fatty buildup in the arteries of stroke ...

Micro-nano-plastics found in artery-clogging plaque in the neck Date: April 23, 2025 Source: American Heart Association Summary: A small study found that fatty buildup in the blood vessels of the ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics might interact with the plaque that causes heart attacks and strokes. A new study found high levels of plastic in the arterial plaque of stroke and vision-loss patients.

51 times higher (2,888 micrograms/gram vs. 57 micrograms/gram) in plaque from people who had experienced stroke, mini-stroke or temporary loss of vision due to blockage of blood flow to the retina ...