CAD & Atherosclerosis
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A Racing Heart Signals Trouble in Chronic Kidney Disease
The risk for cardiovascular events was higher in patients with a heart rate of 80-89 beats/min than in those with a heart rate < 70 beats/min...
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Xanthelasma Not Linked to Heart Diseases, Study Finds
Lipid profiles were similar between the two groups, with no difference in total cholesterol, high- and low-density lipoprotein, and triglyceride...
Commentary
Did Statin Decision-Making Just Get Harder?
I am not disturbed by the PREVENT score. Clinicians treat individuals, not populations.
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Fruits and Vegetables May Promote Kidney and Cardiovascular Health in Hypertensive Patients
Adults with chronic kidney disease and hypertension showed slower disease progression with a low-acid diet.
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Risk of MACE Comparable Among Biologic Classes for Psoriasis, PsA
Despite some concern about increased risk for MACE with TNFi use, this study suggests no special risk for patients with psoriasis or PsA...
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Meat Alternatives May Benefit the Heart
Switching from meat to plant-based alternatives may improve CV disease risk, study finds, though more data needed.
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Does An Elevated Lp(a) Call for Low-dose Aspirin?
Guidelines suggest testing for proinflammatory Lp(a), but questions remain and testing access is scarce.
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Does Semaglutide Reduce Inflammation?
Study finds an association between semaglutide and reduced inflammatory marker levels; implications are yet unknown.
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Compounded Semaglutide: How to Better Ensure Its Safety
Ask questions about the pharmacy and, if possible, interview the pharmacist about certifications and procedures.
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Women with Autoimmune Liver Diseases Still Face Increased CVD Risks
Women with autoimmune hepatitis had a significantly higher cardiovascular risk compared to women without autoimmune hepatitis.
Commentary
The Tyranny of Beta-Blockers
In addition to left ventricular function, there are other factors that are likely to drive variability in patients’ responses to beta-blockers.