Sentences with phrase «coronary plaque formation»

Co-lead author Jeffrey Wing said, «The thought is that greater access to healthier foods may have promoted healthier diets and, in turn, less coronary plaque formation.»

«The thought is that greater access to healthier foods may have promoted healthier diets and, in turn, less coronary plaque formation.»

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In the case of heart disease, Reaven says that high blood concentrations of insulin and glucose can damage the endothelium that lines coronary arteries and set the stage for the formation of plaques.

Although cholesterol is a key structural component of cell membranes and is vital for the biosynthesis of certain hormones and vitamins, high levels can lead to the formation of arterial plaques, which are a major risk factor for coronary heart disease.

LDL delivers cholesterol to cells in the body, but excess LDL can contribute to plaque formation in coronary arteries, the