Atherosclerosis obstructs blood flow acutely (e.g. heart attacks ... Strokes: Most are cause by rupture of atherosclerotic plaque in an artery in the brain that causes a clot to form that blocks an ...

A recent study from New York University has found that platelets, the tiny fragments in our blood that help with clotting, ...

According to Dr. Mukherjee, atherosclerosis also ruptures the arteries, causing a blood clot. “Though often linked to heart ...

Strokes are a major cause of death and disability and the third leading cause of death in western society. It is estimated 3% ...

Learn the essential warning signs of mini strokes, how they differ from major strokes, and why immediate medical attention ...

The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC ... 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke (blood clots traveling from the heart) and 12% lower risk of AFib. The associated lower risk was ...

Atherosclerosis is when plaque builds up in the arteries, potentially blocking blood flow and leading to cardiovascular complications. Data was also collected on their systolic blood pressure ...