Adjective
of or relating to atherosclerosis
Source: WordNet; Endarterectomy : Enlarging the lumen of an artery by removal of atherosclerotic plaque by means of open surgery. Source: Internet
Cholesterol-lowering medications are available by prescription and can help reduce atherosclerotic disease and the build-up of plaque. Source: Internet
SAN DIEGO -- Biologic drugs for psoriasis were associated not only with improved skin condition but, as an added bonus, reduced atherosclerotic plaque burden, according to late-breaking data presented here. Source: Internet
Studies on the content of atherosclerotic plaques done in 1994 and again in 1997 confirmed that there were no fatty acids no omega-3 and very little monounsaturated fat in the plaque. Source: Internet
The Copenhagen General Population Study that formed the basis of their study included 45,750 Danish people ages 40-75 years who did not have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and were not on statins at baseline. Source: Internet
The immune cell plays a protective role by securing the lipid oxidation products within an atherosclerotic plaque, which protects the cells that line the blood vessel from their toxic effects. Source: Internet