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Advanced technology allows Mayo Clinic neuroradiologists to assess specific plaque features as well as the degree of luminal stenosis, for improved ...
When plaque begins to form, it doesn't cause symptoms. But it can be detected during a physical exam when blood pressure in an ankle or leg is compared to ...
Plaque psoriasis, the most common form of psoriasis, causes dry, raised skin patches (plaques) covered with gray or silver scales. It may look different ...
“Amyloid plaques typically accumulate in the brain for many years before patients develop symptoms of Alzheimer's disease,” says Dr. Bu. “Our laboratory is now ...
This buildup is called plaque. Plaque collects slowly over time, long before there are any symptoms of coronary artery disease. A coronary calcium scan uses ...
Heart attack. If plaques tear or rupture, a blood clot can form at the plaque-rupture site — blocking the flow of blood or breaking free and plugging an artery ...
This buildup is called plaque. The buildup of plaque in the arteries is called atherosclerosis (ath-ur-o-skluh-ROE-sis). Atherosclerosis reduces blood flow ...
"Not all plaques are alike. Carotid plaque imaging can help us determine — without invasive surgery — whether a patient's plaque is high risk or relatively ...
Eventually, it can form plaque-filled pockets between your teeth and gums. The early stage of gum disease is known as gingivitis. Late-stage gum disease with ...
Plague is a serious illness caused by a germ called Yersinia pestis. The germs mostly live in small rodents and their fleas. The most common way for humans to ...
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