CAD & Atherosclerosis
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Neutrophils Take Center Stage in Growing Understanding of Colchicine’s Role in Treating Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Colchicine, a legacy drug that received a new indication in 2023 for cardiovascular disease, can treat arterial inflammation after a heart attack...
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What Underlies Sex Differences in CKD Cardiovascular Risk?
It is important to recognize sex differences in sympathetic nervous activity when assessing cardiovascular risk in CKD.
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Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Plus HIV Ups Risk for CVD but Not Liver Disease
Compared with MASLD without HIV, the overall 5-year survival was significantly lower in MASLD with HIV, likely becuase of comorbidities.
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Higher BMI More CVD Protective in Older Adults With T2D?
“Personalized treatment plans that account for age-specific BMI cutoffs and other risk factors may enhance patient outcomes and reduce CVD...
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Maternal Lifestyle Interventions Boost Babies’ Heart Health
Improved diet and exercise were associated with a healthier pregnancy for women with obesity and better cardiovascular function in their infants...
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Gaps Found in Appropriate SGLT2, GLP-1 Prescribing
Few patients are being prescribed the medications and prescription rates are even lower for racial and ethnic minorities.
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Statins Tied to Lower Mortality, Even With Comorbid Dementia
“It may be time to reconsider the broad recommendations to avoid or deprescribe statins in nursing home residents.”
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Lung Cancer Screening Unveils Hidden Health Risks
An ongoing trial is using lung cancer screening CT scans to also look for signs of impending heart disease in 24,000 Europeans.
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Niacin and CV Risk: Should Advice on Intake Change?
Niacin may not be the culprit; it is proposed that niacin derivatives formed above an intake threshold may be drivers of vascular inflammation.
Commentary
Vitamin D Supplements May Be a Double-Edged Sword
I can tell you that for your “average woman,” vitamin D supplementation likely has no effect on mortality.
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Long-Term Calcium and Vitamin D: Cancer Deaths Down, CVD Deaths Up in Older Women?
Physicians need to take a nuanced approach to supplementation based on benefits and risks for each postmenopausal patient.