The findings from a new analysis of two intravascular ultrasound studies have shown that various components of atheroma responded differently to treatment, with calcified atheroma the most ...

Calcification was the dominant histologic feature in all cases. ... Coronary artery calcification and changes in atheroma burden in response to established medical therapies.

Statins promote coronary atheroma calcification despite their effect on plaque regression, according to recent findings. In a post-hoc patient-level analysis, researchers evaluated participants in ...

Coronary-artery calcification serves as a marker of calcified atheroma and total plaque burden. 7,8,13,16 The presence of calcium in atherosclerotic lesions reflects the progression from simple ...

Twining and Shanks 1 distinguished four groups of intraocular calcifications as seen roentgenologically: calcification of the lens, ossification of the vitreous, calcified atheroma of the ...

Atherosclerosis is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory and metabolic disease and pathologic process characterized by the accumulation of cholesterol and calcium plaque within the arterial wall ...

An atheroma is a buildup of plaque in your arteries. We'll tell you how common this is and if there are steps you can take to prevent further damage.

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is specific for coronary artery atheroma and can be seen on CT scans of the thorax. There is strong evidence that increasing levels of CAC are associated with a worse ...

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