Subclinical disease detected on imaging predicts death, report investigators who show that plaque burden found on 3D vascular ultrasound and coronary artery calcium on CT were better predictors of death than traditional risk factors. The work not only highlights the importance of early detection, but it also has clinical implications, said Valentin Fuster, MD, president of the...
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Researchers identify drugs with potential to stop plaque buildup in arteries
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA IMAGE: Chemistry professor Chris Cairo co-led a study that identified a new mechanism responsible for the harmful buildup of plaque on artery walls that can restrict blood flow. The discovery also pinpointed new targets for drugs that could improve treatment for people with cardiovascular disease. (Photo: Richard Siemens) CREDIT: RICHARD SIEMENS Glycomics researchers at...