CAD & Atherosclerosis
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Coronary artery calcium linked to cancer, kidney disease, COPD
Key clinical point: High coronary artery calcium scores were significantly associated with noncardiovascular disease events in a prospective study...
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New tool better predicts coronary artery disease in lupus patients
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ANGPTL4 mutation ties lower triglycerides to lower CAD risk
Key clinical point: Researchers have identified a genetic link between elevated triglycerides and coronary heart disease. Major finding: Mutations...
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Periop statins don’t prevent acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery
Key clinical point: Perioperative atorvastatin did not protect against acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery. Major finding: Acute kidney...
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Statins don’t appear to compromise effectiveness of abiraterone
Key clinical point: Use of statins does not reduce the effectiveness of abiraterone in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer. Major...
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Noninvasive testing of women with suspected CAD simplified
AHA advocates novel risk assessment for ischemic heart disease.
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STS: Risk score predicts rehospitalization after heart surgery
Key clinical point: A risk score predicted which heart surgery patients faced the greatest risk for hospital readmission within 30 days of their...
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Greater myocardial inflammation found in RA patients after heart attack
Key clinical point:Post-MI autopsy data support the view that RA patients have greater intramyocardial inflammatory burden than do patients...
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New ACC/AHA guidelines will curb DAPT duration for some
Shorter minimum DAPT durations will be recommended following PCI in patients with stable ischemic heart disease.
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MI, heart failure mortality rates slightly lower in VA hospitals
Key clinical point: Veterans Affairs hospitals have slightly lower mortality rates for cardiovascular conditions but slightly higher readmission...
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Heightened emphasis on sex-specific cardiovascular risk factors
A history of any form of elevated blood pressure in pregnancy has become a key part of cardiovascular risk assessment in women.