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Changes in endothelial dysfunction in atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a disease affecting the arterial blood vessel. It is commonly referred to as a "hardening" or "furring" of the arteries. It is caused by the formation of multiple plaques within the arteries. Pathologically, the atheromatous plaque is divided into three distinct components: The atheroma ("lump of porridge", from Athera, porridge in Greek,) is the nodular accumulation of a soft, flaky, yellowish material at the c ...
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MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 21 Feb 2007 07:00 EST
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- Anthera Receives FDA Approval To Begin Phase 2 'PLASMA' Trial With A-002 For Patients With Coronary Atherosclerosis
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- Scientists Work To Identify Genes That Contribute To Early Atherosclerosis
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 03 Dec 2006 12:00 EST
- Researchers Use Computed Tomography To Study Effects Of Fat Around The Heart
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MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:00 EST
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ScienceDaily - Sat, 04 Nov 2006 04:00 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 15 Oct 2006 07:00 EST
- University Of Virginia Health System Wins $5.5 Million Grant To Help Detect Atherosclerosis
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- Genes And Diet Linked To Risk Factors For Heart Disease
ScienceDaily - Mon, 09 Oct 2006 03:00 EST
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Reuters - Wed, 09 Aug 2006 10:25 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 24 Jun 2006 10:00 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 13 Jun 2006 02:00 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 29 Apr 2006 06:00 EST
- Study Finds That Seeing Plaque Buildup Prompts Patients To Comply With Medications
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- FDA Approves First Generic Pravastatin, USA
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- Study Identifies Patients At Risk For Sudden Cardiac Death
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Reuters - Fri, 03 Mar 2006 12:24 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 25 Jan 2006 05:00 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 11 Jan 2006 11:00 EST
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National Institutes of Health - Thu, 22 Dec 2005 02:00 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 25 Dec 2005 05:00 EST
- Link between exposure to air pollution, heart trouble: study
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- High-fiber diet may slow atherosclerosis
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- Novel Blood Test Measuring Oxidized Fats Is Heart Disease Indicator
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- Fluorescence Device To Diagnose Atherosclerosis And Tumors Described At Optics Conference
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- Enrolling Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in Gene Therapy Study, Rush University Medical Center
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 24 May 2005 04:00 EST
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MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 25 May 2005 06:00 EST
- Fluorescence device to diagnose atherosclerosis and tumors described at optics conference
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- Testosterone may protect against atherosclerosis
Reuters - Tue, 17 May 2005 11:24 EST
- Testosterone may protect against atherosclerosis
Reuters - Mon, 16 May 2005 10:53 EST
- Penn Study Shows Liver Receptor Key To Diet-dependent Differences In Blood Lipid Levels
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- New Study on Effects of Crestor on Carotid Atherosclerosis Presented at European Atherosclerosis Society Congress
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- Liver Receptor Key To Diet-Dependent Differences in Blood Lipid Levels (Cholesterol)
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- Animal Study: Compounds In Cranberries May Have Heart-healthy Effects
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- Perceived Discrimination Linked To Coronary Artery Calcification
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- Racial discrimination experiences lead to cardiac risks: study
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MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 30 Apr 2005 07:00 EST
- New Study Suggests Rosuvastatin is Associated With Arresting the Progression of Atherosclerosis
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 26 Apr 2005 07:00 EST
- Risk scores may identify young individuals with atherosclerosis
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- Cannabis compound tackles blood vessel disease
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- Marijuana Chemical Fights Hardened Arteries
WebMD - Wed, 06 Apr 2005 05:27 EST
- Altering steroid receptor genes creates fat burning muscle
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- Inflammation overload: It could be a sign of trouble
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