Is atherosclerosis reversible? Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • In this review, the author recapitulates the mechanisms involved in the development of atherosclerotic plaques. The relationship of high plasma cholesterol and the per cent of caloric intake from saturated fat is noted. Can intervention on risk factors prevent or reverse atherosclerosis? In animal studies, regression of atherosclerotic lesions has been achieved when dietary factors were manipulated. Recent studies in man have also pointed to the effectiveness of reducing cholesterol and cholesteryl esters in atherosclerotic plaques.

publication date

  • May 1, 1979

Research

keywords

  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Dietary Fats
  • Lipid Metabolism

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0018471371

PubMed ID

  • 374453

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 74

issue

  • 5