New perpetrator for coronary heart sicknesses diagnosed

New culprit for heart diseases identified In a finding that could result in a “paradigm shift” in the way heart diseases are currently detected and treated, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered a new culprit that contributes to the killer maladies. Medical professionals have long known that the buildup of plaque in arteries can cause them to narrow and harden, potentially leading to a whole host of health problems — including heart attack, heart disease and stroke. While high blood pressure and artery stiffness are often associated…

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