Fatal Coronary Heart Disease Higher Among Black vs White US Adults
The racial differences in the incidence rates of out-of-hospital and in-hospital fatal coronary heart disease were evaluated.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
ACC Recommendations on the Role of Nonstatin Therapies for Lowering LDL-C
In 2021, an expert panel assembled to review gaps in care related to treatments meant to lower LDL-C in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Elevated Arterial Stiffness: A Strong, Independent Predictor of Diabetes
A study was conducted to determine if, compared with hypertension, arterial stiffness is a more accurate predictor of diabetes risk.
Obesity Linked to Heart Failure in Women With Late Menopause
A study was conducted to determine the relationship between obesity, age at menopause, and heart failure incidence.
Exploring the Link Between Oral Health and Cardiovascular Disease
Tamara Horwich, MD, Eugenia Gianos, MD, and Kenneth Fleisher, DDS, reflect on the link between cardiovascular disease and oral health.
Breast Arterial Calcification May Be a Marker for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
A study was conducted to determine the relationship between breast arterial calcification and risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
The Need to Simplify Lipoprotein(a) Testing Guidelines: Test Everyone
Dennis R. Leahy, MD, shares his POV on the value of making Lp(a) testing universal, not only to inform patients and their clinicians of the high CV risks, but to make way for potential treatments.
Navigating the Unknown in The World of Lipid Management – Where are We Now?
Important questions regarding the prevention of CAD remain unanswered.
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