Vascular calcification (VC) is characterized by calcium phosphate deposition in blood vessel walls and is associated with many diseases, as well as increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

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Background—Increased biomechanical stresses in the fibrous cap of atherosclerotic plaques contribute to plaque rupture and, consequently, to thrombosis and myocardial infarction. Thin fibrous caps and ...

In the cardiovascular system, elastic fibres exert a fundamental role providing the long-range elasticity required for physiological functions. Elastic fibres are complex in composition and structure ...

Dystrophic or ectopic mineral deposition occurs in many pathologic conditions, including atherosclerosis. Calcium mineral deposits that frequently accompany atherosclerosis are readily quantifiable ...

Abstract: Coronary calcification is a strong indicator of coronary artery disease and a key determinant of the outcome of percutaneous coronary intervention. We propose a fully automated method to ...

Although localized areas of calcification within the bronchial tree can be seen in a reaction to inflammation or trauma and calcification in the cartilaginous airways can be found in conditions such ...

Calcium is found inside the joints in the synovial fluid, which is a viscous fluid with an egg-white consistency, vital for reducing friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints when ...

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Routine mammograms are best known as a front-line tool for detecting breast cancer. But new research suggests the same X-ray ...