Lipid Disorders
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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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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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Childhood metabolic syndrome severity declined relative to HDL, triglyceride changes
The severity of childhood metabolic syndrome declined in a study of U.S. adolescents relative to increases in HDL levels and decreases in fasting...
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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.
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AACE: New algorithm stresses lifestyle modification in type 2 diabetes
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Swapping saturated fat and refined carbs for healthy fats could ease global CHD burden
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A call for definitive trial of statins in breast cancer
Observational evidence from studies with large patient numbers suggests statin therapy during treatment for breast cancer may protect against...
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EADV: Family history of cardiovascular disease is key in psoriasis patients
A family history of cardiovascular disease takes on extra importance in assessing cardiovascular risk in young adult psoriasis patients.
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Sugary beverages tied to increased visceral fat
Key clinical point: Daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with a 27% increase in visceral adipose tissue. Major finding:...
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How new dietary guidelines affect health care providers
While the new dietary guidelines, released jointly by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department Agriculture, are geared...
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Moderate, intensive exercise cut triglycerides equally in NAFLD
Moderate and intensive aerobic exercise, done regularly, are equally effective in reducing the intrahepatic triglyceride level in patients with...