Hispanics With Artery Buildup Have Greater Risk Of Vascular Events Than Blacks, Whites, Study Finds

Hispanics who have just a small amount of plaque buildup in a particular artery in the neck are up to four times more likely than others with clear arteries to have or die from a stroke, heart attack or other vascular event, according to a study published in the current issue of Neurology, HealthDay/U.S. News & World Report reports (HealthDay/US. News & World Report, 3/19).