For atherosclerosis, which involves plaque buildup inside the arteries, different tests can determine the amount of plaque buildup. Commonly, blood tests such as inflammation markers ...

Two blood tests you probably haven’t heard of might ... carrying cholesterol in the blood that could potentially lead to ...

Swedish scientists have discovered 20 genetic changes that increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis, a condition where ...

Atherosclerosis is when plaque forms in the arteries. This can lead to blood clots that may suddenly stop blood supply; when ...

Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty material ... under the endothelium (cells that line the interior surface of blood vessels).