- American Heart Association: Atherosclerosis
Fact sheet about atherosclerosis, the process in which plaque builds up on artery walls. Find out how atherosclerosis starts and how to know if you're at risk. From the American Heart Association.
www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4440
- International Atherosclerosis Society
Organization promoting research and advancement in the treatment of atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis worldwide.
www.athero.org
- Henderson Research Centre
Carries out basic, clinical, and epidemiologic research in thrombosis, atherosclerosis, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease.
www.hendersonresearchcentre.com
- Cerebral Arteriosclerosis
Fact sheet about cerebral arteriosclerosis, the form of atherosclerosis in which the arterial walls in the brain become thickened and hardened. From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_arteriosclerosis/cerebral_arterioscler...
- MayoClinic: Arteriosclerosis/Atherosclerosis
A patient's guide to atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis, the buildup of arterial plaque that can lead to heart and circulation problems. Learn about the atherosclerosis symptoms, causes, and treatment.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/arteriosclerosis-atherosclerosis/DS00525
- Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
Online edition of the medical journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. Includes full text of selected scholarly articles about cardiology, diabetes, strokes, cardiovascular surgery, and research.
atvb.ahajournals.org
- University of Southern California: Atherosclerosis Research Unit
Investigating the dynamics of atherosclerosis, the thickening and narrowing of the arteries that increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. With information about current clinical trials and research.
www.usc.edu/schools/medicine/research/centers_programs/aru
- Vulnerable Plaque Research Program
Research group aiming to develop technologies to detect and treat the arterial plaque that contributes to heart attacks and strokes. From the Center for Innovative Minimally Invasive Therapy (CIMIT).
www.cimit.org/vplaque.html
- Peripheral Atherosclerosis Research Consortium (PARC)
Nonprofit research organization of physicians with expertise in cardiology and vascular medicine developing of new strategies to treat peripheral atherosclerosis, the systemic disease involving the hardening of all the major arteries.
www.arterial.org
- NHLBI: Atherosclerosis
Information about atherosclerosis, the condition in which plaque builds up on arterial walls and can causes serious complications. Includes causes, prevention, and treatment options. From the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Atherosclerosis/Atherosclerosis_WhatI...
- MedlinePlus: Atherosclerosis
Fact sheet about atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis, the condition in which artery walls are thickened with plaque and may eventually block the arteries. Includes atherosclerosis symptoms, treatments, and complications.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000171.htm
- Vascular Disease Foundation
Organization dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of peripheral arterial diseases. Find out about arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, and other vascular health issues.
www.vdf.org
- Baylor College of Medicine: Section of Atherosclerosis and Lipoprotein Research
Atherosclerosis and lipoprotein research unit at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, focusing on multiple aspects of obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, lipid disorders, and cardiovascular disease.
www.bcm.edu/medicine/athero
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