Overall Prevalence of Statin Intolerance: Could It Be Overestimated?
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine real-world prevalence of statin intolerance.
Dyslipidemia
Longitudinal LDL-C and Risk Associated With a Familial Hypercholesterolemia Genetic Variant
Researchers examined the effect of genetic testing for familial hypercholesterolemia variants with consideration of longitudinal LDL-C on risk stratification for patients.
Cholesterol Management Guidelines
Recommendations from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on the management of blood cholesterol.
New AAD Guideline Seeks to Improve Awareness of Comorbidities Associated With Atopic Dermatitis
New AAD guidelines seek to raise awareness of comorbid disorders in patients with atopic dermatitis among dermatologists and other clinicians.
Repeat Lipoprotein(a) Concentration Measurements and Cardiovascular Risk
A study was conducted to determine the effect of lipoprotein(a) concentration stability on incident coronary artery disease.
Men vs Women More Likely to Have Vulnerable Carotid Plaque, Increased Stroke Risk
Investigators conducted a study to determine any differences in carotid plaque composition and morphology in men vs women with stroke.
Novel Omega-3 Krill Oil Agent Safe, Decreases Triglycerides in Hypertriglyceridemia
Researchers investigated the efficacy of a new drug containing a naturally derived krill oil mixture for treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia.
Statin Use During Pregnancy Does Not Increase Congenital Anomalies
Researchers sought to determine the effect of statin use during pregnancy on multiple neonatal outcomes, including congenital anomalies.
Remnant Lipoprotein Cholesterol May Predict Fatty Liver Disease Risk
The role certain blood lipid components have in the development of fatty liver disease (FLD) has been hypothesized but not confirmed. Researchers studied whether there was a correlation between remnant lipoprotein cholesterol (RLP-C) and occurrence of FLD.
Long-Term Outcomes of Open Surgical, Endovascular Aneurysm Repair for IRAAA
Researchers assessed the morbidity and mortality in patients who received open surgical repair vs endovascular aneurysm repair for IRAAA.
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