Arteriosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease

On-line resources pertaining to Coronary Artery Disease

Arteriosclerosis - Atherosclerosis

A Definition of Advanced Types of Atherosclerotic Lesions - From the American Heart Association, this medical statement gives a definition of advanced types of atherosclerotic lesions and a histological classification of atherosclerosis. The article provides an abstract and sections on atherosclerotic lesion types advanced by histology; type IV, type V, and type VI lesions; atherosclerotic aneurysms; histological classification of atherosclerotic lesions; history of classifications in pathology; and characterization of atherosclerotic lesions by clinical imaging.

Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease - Information about atherosclerotic plaque, coronary arteries, angina, and heart attacks.

Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis Index

Atherosclerosis Clinical Trials Listing of Clinical Research Trials for Atherosclerosis.

Atherosclerotic Heart Disease

Atherosclerosis - Background, pathophysiology, and demographic details for atherosclerosis. Highly variable symptoms are discussed, and information on luminal narrowing, angina pectoris, peripheral vascular disease, and related conditions is presented. Physical findings and review of epidemiological studies in North America and Europe are part of this article, along with coverage of established risk factors and treatment for hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Primary and secondary prevention measures are also reviewed.

Atherosclerosis - The pathology and pathogenesis, risk factors, symptoms and signs, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of atherosclerosis.

Atherosclerosis Clinical Resources - Information, pathology images, clinical guidelines, scientific statements, and other miscellaneous resources related to atherosclerosis.

Arteriosclerosis - A general overview of the disease is included, as well as information about causative factors, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking, and obesity. Keys to recognizing arteriosclerosis, as well as information about its treatment, are highlighted.

Arteriosclerosis - A general overview of arteriosclerosis  including definitions of distinct forms of the disease, risk factors, symptoms and prevention.

Check your Risk of Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Artery Calcification - From the American Heart Association, this site offers information on the epidemiology, imaging methods, and clinical implications of coronary artery calcification. Topics discussed include the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease, in vivo imaging methods, epidemiological considerations, and practical applications of coronary calcium detection.

Coronary Artery Disease Anatomy & Physiology class's project on the topic of coronary artery disease.

European Atherosclerosis Society - Devoted to advancing knowledge concerning the causes, natural history, treatment, and prevention of atherosclerosis.

FAQs on Coronary Artery Disease

Nonatheromatous Arteriosclerosis - The nonatheromatous arteriosclerosis of aging with discussion found regarding the overall elasticity reduction in the vessel wall and Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis.