Vascular Medicine

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Decline in Vascular Deaths Among Patients With Diabetes

Cancer is now the leading contributor to death among individuals with diabetes living in England.

Cocaine Use, HIV Affect Coronary Plaque Morphology

Cocaine use and HIV infection are associated with radiomic features quantified for coronary plaque morphology.

Elevated Non–HDL Cholesterol During Adolescence Increases Risk of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Mid-Adulthood

Autopsy studies have shown that aortic and coronary artery atherosclerotic lesions are present in toddlers and progresses into adulthood. This study explores the development of coronary atherosclerosis due to non–HDL-C over three stages of life.

Avacopan Noninferior to Prednisone for ANCA-Associated Vasculitis

Avacopan is noninferior, but not superior, to prednisone with respect to remission at week 26 for patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody associated vasculitis.

History of Gestational Diabetes and Risk for Atherosclerotic CVD During Midlife

The risk for coronary artery calcification was found to be greater in women with a history of gestational diabetes despite attaining normoglycemia after pregnancy.

Comparable Efficacy of Rivaroxaban Plus Aspirin Regimen Across BMI, Body Weight Categories

Rivaroxaban plus aspirin regimen for chronic atherosclerotic vascular disease may not require adjustment based on BMI or weight.

Recreational Substance Use Linked to Premature Atherosclerotic CVD

Recreational substance use is associated with an increased likelihood of premature and extremely premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Favorable Long-Term Outcomes With Side-Branch Treatment in PCI to LAD Bifurcation Lesions

Side-branch lesion treatment in patients with left anterior descending bifurcation lesions undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention may reduce the need for repeat revascularization.

Addition of Evolocumab to Statin Therapy Found to Lower Risk for Complex Coronary Disease Requiring Revascularization

Addition of evolocumab to statin therapy was found to lower the risk for complex coronary disease requiring revascularization.

Ketone Supplementation Improves Glycemic Control and Vascular Function in Obesity

The objective of this study was to determine the impact of KME on postprandial glucose, systemic inflammation, and vascular function in adults with obesity.