While the COVID-19 pandemic was temporarily overshadowed by political distress, social movements, and the holidays, it is still very much top of the news headlines. In this midst of all this pandemic panic, your vascular health should not be ignored. California, which was doing well to mitigate the spread initially, now has the highest number […]
Atherosclerosis: The Root of Vascular Disease
Vascular diseases are among the leading causes of death in the U.S. and worldwide. Examples of vascular diseases include cardiovascular disease (CVD), cerebrovascular disease (CBVD), and peripheral artery disease (PAD). Vascular diseases, or diseases of the blood vessels, lead to many complications including heart attacks and strokes. What is Atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis (athero- meaning artery and […]