An echocardiogram, which is an ultrasound of the heart, may be done to see if the heart is enlarged or not pumping well. For atherosclerosis, which involves plaque buildup inside the arteries ...

Swedish researchers have identified genetic variants that increase the risk of atherosclerosis. The aim is for these new ...

Atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque, can lead to heart disease, artery disease, and chronic kidney disease and is traditionally treated by inserting and inflating a balloon to expand the artery.

Atherosclerosis is the build-up of plaque ... imaging atherosclerotic plaques include techniques like intravascular ultrasound, coronary angiography, computed tomography angiography and magnetic ...

Cite this: Technology Insight: Ultrasound Measurement of Carotid Plaque—Patient Management, Genetic Research, and Therapy Evaluation - Medscape - Nov 01, 2006. The burden of atherosclerosis can ...

Swedish researchers have identified genetic variants that increase the risk of atherosclerosis. The aim is for these new findings to enable earlier detection of atherosclerosis and improved treatment ...

Trials of atherosclerosis treatments have demonstrated halting of disease progression, as measured by intravascular ultrasound, but convincing evidence of regression has not been obtained.