In a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time ...
Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns.
New discoveries in atherosclerosis pathways have shed light on the active mechanisms in other diseases such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and HIV, paving the way for furture therapeutics.