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.
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Adhering to Life’s Simple 7 May Cut CHD Risk Despite Genetics
In high polygenic risk score group, ideal versus poor LS7 linked to 20.2 more years free of coronary heart disease
Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease Largely Unchanged From 2011 to 2018
However, some small but significant increases and decreases seen in specific geographic areas
Discontinuing Statins While Maintaining Blood Pressure-Lowering, Antiplatelet, or Antidiabetic Drugs Linked to Negative Clinical Outcomes
Investigators assessed outcomes following discontinuation of statins while maintaining the use of other drugs in older patients receiving polypharmacy.
Low- and High-Dose Aspirin Similarly Effective in ASCVD
For patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, there is no significant difference in cardiovascular events or major bleeding for those receiving 81 mg or 325 mg of aspirin daily.
Remnant Cholesterol Predicts Cardiovascular Events Among Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
Austrian researchers investigated the utility of remnant cholesterol as a marker of cardiovascular event risk in coronary artery disease.
Potent Up-Front Antiplatelet Therapy Lowers Mortality for Patients With ACS
Researchers compared a potent antiplatelet inhibition strategy with a less potent inhibition treatment plan in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.
Current Smoking Linked to Increase in CHD Risk in African-Americans
Compared with never smokers, current smokers have increased odds of having coronary artery calcification score.
US Patterns for Recurrent Coronary Heart Disease Examined
From 2008 to 2017, the rates of cardiovascular diseases declined in the year after MI, with greater reductions seen for women than men.
Low- vs Standard Pressure Inflation of Oversized Drug-Coated Balloon for CAD Treatment
The use of oversized drug-coated balloons at low pressure was found to be effective in preventing late restenosis in patients with coronary artery disease.
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