Topic: American College Of Cardiology

Tumor Suppressor Protein Linked to Atherosclerosis

Modern Medicine - 668 days ago
In mice, deficiency of the tumor suppressor protein p19ARF encoded by the CDKN2A gene reduces macrophage and vascular smooth muscle cell apoptosis, and aggravates atherosclerosis, according to a study published online April 7 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.. ...

Stenosis Can Still Exist in Absence of Coronary Calcium

Modern Medicine - 724 days ago
In contradiction of professional guidelines, the absence of coronary calcification in blood vessels does not rule out the potential existence of stenosis, and should not be used to decide if revascularization is needed, according to a study in the Feb. 16 issue ...

Managing Stress Can Lower Heart Death Risk

EverydayHealth.com - 1407 days ago
3/29/2008 Print E-mail Emphasizing an old adage, new medical research confirms that keeping stress levels under control can significantly reduce the risk of a heart attack or death in patients with coronary artery disease.. Although a correlation between stress and various heart ...