History of cardiology
Episode 20 – Dr. Russell Ross: The Dynamic Nature of Atherosclerotic Plaque
Dr. Russell Ross profoundly transformed the understanding of atherosclerosis by demonstrating that atherosclerotic plaque is a dynamic inflammatory disease rather than a simple passive cholesterol deposit. This article retraces his major discoveries and explains how they changed the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
icardio
19/05/2026