by Queen Mary, University of London Pressure-driven foam cell formation revealed as key driver of arterial disease, paving the way for new therapiesChronic Yoda1 treatment supports transition to a foam cell phenotype. A-B) Wound scratch assay shows reduced migration of Yoda1 treated A7r5 cells. C) Nanoindentation indicates a lower Young’s Modulus after Yoda1 treatment. D,E)...
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PAD: The other arterial disease
by Michel Barsoum, Mayo Clinic Credit: CC0 Public Domain The body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs and brain. Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased. This condition, called peripheral artery...
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What to know about peripheral arterial disease and amputation prevention
by Mark Fleming, University of Kentucky Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Early recognition and treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can prevent leg amputations, but it can also reduce a patient’s risk of stroke, heart attack and death. PAD is the development of blockage in the arteries of the legs. These are very similar to blockages...
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Scientists identify new potential treatment pathway for cardiovascular disease
by University of Sheffield Scientists from the University of Sheffield have identified a new potential treatment pathway for cardiovascular disease. Their research has shown for the first time that a protein expressed in a subset of immune cells contributes towards the build-up of fatty deposits in arteries, which leads to cardiovascular disease. These fatty deposits...