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Cases of Kawasaki Disease in the U.S. Dropped During Pandemic

The incidence of Kawasaki disease (KD) decreased during periods of COVID-19-related masking and school closure.

Coronary Heart Disease Risk Higher With COPD

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to have coronary heart disease (CHD), but no specific phenotypes have a higher risk.

Calcium Supplements, Mortality Tied in Seniors With Aortic Stenosis

For older adults with aortic stenosis (AS), calcium supplementation, with or without vitamin D, is associated with increased mortality and aortic valve replacement (AVR).

One-Year Graft Patency for Elective CABG Affected by Baseline Glycemic Control

Researchers assessed the relationship between 1-year vein graft patency, baseline hemoglobin A1c, and antiplatelet therapy in patients who have received CABG.

Elevated Lipoprotein(a) and Coronary Artery Calcium Score Linked to ASCVD Risk

Investigators examined the independent and joint association of lipoprotein(a) and coronary artery calcium with risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

New Digital ASCVD Risk Prediction Tool and Health Behavioral Changes in Patients

Researchers assessed the effect of a new risk prediction tool on clinical outcomes and behavioral changes in patients with ASCVD.

Determinants of GLP-1 RA Use in Patients With ASCVD and Type 2 Diabetes

A study was conducted to examine the relationship between multiple patient factors and use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in patients with ASCVD and T2D.

Off-Pump vs On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Procedures: 10-Year Outcomes

A study was conducted to determine 10-year outcomes for patients who have received either on- or off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.

Plasma Cystatin C Levels and Cardiovascular and Renal Outcomes in Patients With Stable CHD

Investigators studied the relationship between long-term cardiovascular risk, renal function, and elevated plasma cystatin C levels.

Screening for Left Main Coronary Artery Disease via CTA in Patients With Ischemia

A post hoc analysis of the ISCHEMIA study evaluated the markers of left main CAD via clinical and noninvasive functional parameters.