by HRI Graphical abstract. Credit: Circulation Research (2023). DOI: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.122.322418 Atherosclerosis is the main underlying cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In this process, plaque made of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances builds up on the artery walls. Plaque that remains on the artery wall is considered ‘stable’, although it can harden and narrow the arteries over time....
