CAD & Atherosclerosis
From the Journals
Heart-protective diet in PURE study allows whole-fat dairy
“The new results in PURE, in combination with prior reports, call for a re-evaluation of unrelenting guidelines to avoid whole-fat dairy products...
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TAVI turmoil: Did an ANP perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the U.K.?
Some say such a procedure should only be done by a cardiologist or cardiac surgeon; others say that there is no stopping “scope creep.”
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Does colchicine have a role in treating excess ASCVD risk in patients with chronic inflammatory conditions?
Experts in rheumatology, dermatology, and gastroenterology assess the potential of colchicine 0.5 mg to treat residual risk for atherosclerotic...
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Low-dose colchicine approved for CVD: Now what?
“If we think patients are still at high risk of recurrent cardiovascular events, we have to think what we will do next. This is where this drug...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA OKs low-dose colchicine for broad CV indication
“The FDA approval of colchicine for patients with atherosclerotic disease is a huge signal that physicians need to be aware of inflammation as a...
From the Journals
AHA flags CV risk with lead, cadmium, and arsenic exposure
“In reality, identifying a new type of cardiovascular risk factor leads to more questions than answers.”
Conference Coverage
High Lp(a) tied to higher coronary plaque volume, progression
This could explain the greater risk for major adverse cardiovascular events seen in patients with high Lp(a) levels.
From the Journals
Troponin to ID diabetes patients with silent heart disease?
“What we are seeing is that many people with type 2 diabetes who have not had a heart attack or a history of cardiovascular disease are at high...
Conference Coverage
Overweight in heterozygous FH tied to even higher CAD risk
There is now “a trend for people with FH to show more diabetes and obesity:” As they are already at increased risk of coronary artery disease, it...
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Coronary artery calcium score bests polygenic risk score in CHD prediction
The use of CT to measure coronary calcium score in patients who are at intermediate risk for heart disease can be helpful in refining risk...
From the Journals
Endovascular approach best for below-knee limb-threatening ischemia?
“Our findings suggest that a best endovascular treatment first revascularization strategy is associated with a better amputation-free survival.”...