CAD & Atherosclerosis
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Hot flashes in younger women may signal cardiac risk
Key clinical point: Early onset of hot flashes could be a marker for increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Major finding: Women who experience...
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More coronary artery calcification seen with sedentary behavior
Key clinical point: Increased sedentary time was independently associated with increased coronary artery calcification. Major findings: In a...
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Tide turns in favor of multivessel PCI in STEMI
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Fitter veterans have 35% lower health care costs
Key clinical point: Health care costs are significantly lower for the most-fit service veterans. Major finding: Health care costs for the most-fit...
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Hybrid revascularization remains a rare bird
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Smart diet remains potent cardiovascular medicine
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Coffee drinking linked to lower subclinical atherosclerosis
Key clinical point: Light to moderate coffee drinking is associated with decreased coronary artery calcium, an indicator of subclinical...
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Poor response to statins predicts growth in plaque
Key clinical point: Patients on statins who had minimal LDL-C lowering also showed increased atheroma progression. Major finding: Of 647 patients...
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Sauna bathing may cut risk of fatal heart disease, all-cause mortality
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Federal report: Americans need more fruits, veg and less fat, sugar in diet
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Brief, light exercise could cut cardiovascular deaths in elderly
Key clinical point: Even very short periods of light daily exercise might significantly cut 10-year risk of heart attack or coronary death in the...