Menstrual Cycle Length in Perimenopause May Predict Atherosclerosis
Changes in menstrual cycle length may help identify groups at greater or lesser risk for atherosclerosis after menopause.
Atherosclerosis
Recommended Age to Screen Young Adults for Coronary Artery Calcium Determined
Researchers sought to determine the age at which young adults should be screened for coronary artery calcium to identify risk for premature atherosclerosis.
Premature Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Raises Risk for Cancer in Young Adults
In this study, the researchers examined an association between atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and risk for cancer in young adults.
Risk Factors Identified for Venous Thromboembolism and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers compared the risk factors for unprovoked venous thromboembolism and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
2021 ACC Guideline on Managing ASCVD Risk Reduction in Patients With Persistent Hypertriglyceridemia
The new ACC guideline provides information to clinicians on the management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk reduction in patients with persistent hypertriglyceridemia.
Early-Stage Hypertension Linked to Increased Prevalence of Retinal Atherosclerosis
The association between high blood pressure and the prevalence of retinal atherosclerosis was examined.
IL-6 Inhibition Reduces Biomarkers of Thrombosis in Individuals at High Atherosclerotic Risk
The researchers addressed whether ziltivekimab safely and effectively reduced biomarkers of inflammation and thrombosis among patients with high cardiovascular risk and chronic kidney disease.
Ezetimibe Plus Statin Therapy Reduces Apolipoprotein Levels, ASCVD Risk
In a study presented at ACC 2021, the researchers assessed the cardioprotective effects of ezetimibe and statin combination therapy vs statin up-titration.
Inclisiran Safe, Effective in Reducing LDL-C in Patients With Familial Hypercholesterolemia or ASCVD
Researchers conducted a patient-level pooled analysis from phase 3 trials of inclisiran in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia or ASCVD.
CVD Risk Factors, Carotid Plaque Burden, and Brain Hypometabolism
The presence of cardiovascular risk factors and subclinical carotid atherosclerosis in midlife may be associated with brain hypometabolism.
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