A Scientific Statement From the AHA on CV Risk in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
The American Heart Association has issued a scientific statement regarding the relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular risk.
Atherosclerosis
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).
ASPC: Clinical Practice Statement on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment
The American Society for Preventive Cardiology issued a clinical practice statement regarding risk assessment for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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.
Long-Term Febuxostat Benefits Arterial Stiffness, Not Carotid Atherosclerosis
Investigators compared the long-term effects of febuxostat on arterial stiffness and atherosclerosis in patients with hyperuricemia and gout.
Overall Prevalence of Statin Intolerance: Could It Be Overestimated?
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine real-world prevalence of statin intolerance.
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.
Cardiac Troponin I Level Linked to Atherosclerosis in Psoriatic Disease
Investigators sought to determine whether cTnI and N-terminal pro-brain-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) were associated with carotid plaque burden and CV events independent of the Framingham Risk Score (FRS).
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