CAD & Atherosclerosis
Commentary
On Second Thought: Aspirin for Primary Prevention — What We Really Know
Recommendations vis-à-vis aspirin have evolved at a dizzying pace.
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Higher Doses of Vitamin D3 Do Not Reduce Cardiac Biomarkers in Older Adults
The findings suggest that higher doses of vitamin D3 supplementation do not reduce markers of subclinical cardiovascular disease in older adults...
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Genetic Risk for Gout Raises Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Independent of Urate Level
Individuals at a high genetic risk for gout faced a significantly higher risk for cardiovascular disease than those at a lower genetic risk and...
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New Evidence That Plaque Buildup Shouldn’t Be Ignored
Plaque burden found on 3D vascular ultrasound and coronary artery calcium on CT were better predictors of death...
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Is Wildfire Smoke More Toxic Than General Air Pollution?
As wildfire smoke becomes a growing issue, the focus is shifting back to respiratory problems from cardiovascular problems.
Commentary
Hot Flashes: Do They Predict CVD and Dementia?
It’s important that we not alarm women about the associations seen in some of these studies because often they are not independent associations....
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Beyond Weight Loss, Limited Bariatric Surgery Benefits in Older Adults
“The findings from this study suggest a limited role of bariatric surgery in older patients for the prevention of obesity-related cancer or...
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Analysis of Colchicine’s Drug-Drug Interactions Finds Little Risk
Changes in colchicine pharmacokinetics caused by drug-drug interactions did not result in meaningful changes in its safety and effectiveness,...
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A New Focus for Cushing Syndrome Screening in Obesity
Cushing Syndrome screening may be best targeted to those with phenotypes known as metabolically healthy or unhealthy obesity.
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Can Endurance Exercise Be Harmful?
A 2023 study found plaque burden and coronary stenoses were higher in lifelong athletes compared with controls.
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We Asked 7 Doctors: How Do You Get Patients to Exercise?
Make starting easy, recommend doing something they enjoy, point out multiple benefits, and monitor progress.