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DENVER, May 24, 2022 – 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 ...

Using coronary CT angiography to assess plaque burden—and specifically the burden of “low-attenuation” plaque—in patients presenting with chest pain can help predict the risk of future myocardial ...

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It’s common knowledge that plaque can damage your teeth. But did you know that plaque can also damage your heart? It’s true. One of the biggest risk factors for heart disease is plaque buildup in the ...