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You May Not Have to Fast Before Catheter-Based Heart Test, Study Suggests
FRIDAY, May 3, 2024 – Folks undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures to diagnose heart problems may be able to safely skip the traditional pre-op fasting that's now the norm, new research...
Social Determinants of Health Tied to Atherosclerotic CVD Risk
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 – Both individual- and area-level social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, according to a study published...
Coronary Artery Vessel Wall Thickness Increased for People Living With HIV
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 – Asymptomatic people living with HIV (PLWH) with a low risk for cardiovascular disease have increased coronary artery vessel wall thickness (VWT), according to a study...
Silent Brain Infarct, Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Prevalent in Heart Disease
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – The prevalence of silent brain infarction (SBI) and cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is high among individuals with heart disease and is similar with and without recent...
Etidronate Beneficial for Arterial Calcification Due to CD73 Deficiency
TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 – For patients with arterial calcification due to deficiency of CD73 (ACDC), etidronate may slow progression of vascular calcification in the lower extremities, according to a...
First Treatment Found for Rare Disease That Can Lead to Amputation
THURSDAY, April 4, 2024 – There's a glimmer of hope for people afflicted by a rare artery-hardening disease than can lead to amputation. An existing medication called etidronate appears to help slow...
Women's Heart Risks Rise Sharply After Menopause
TUESDAY, April 2, 2024 – Menopause may cause a big shift in plaque buildup in women's arteries, quickly bringing their heart risk to levels that equal men's, a new study finds. “After menopause, w...
ACC: Coronary Artery Calcium Progression May Accelerate After Menopause
TUESDAY, April 2 – Postmenopausal changes may accelerate coronary artery calcium (CAC) progression in women, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of...
Social, Environmental Adversities Increase Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 – People who live in areas with social and environmental adversities have an increased risk for developing heart disease and stroke, according to a study published online...
Built Environment Factors Linked to Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease
FRIDAY, March 29, 2024 – The prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD) is associated with built environment factors, according to a study published online March 28 in the European Heart Journal....
CAC Score Predicts MACE in Patients With Stable Chest Pain
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 – For people with stable chest pain referred for invasive coronary angiography (ICA), the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) is low among those with a low...
High Physical Fitness as a Teen Cuts Later Risk for Atherosclerosis
THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 – High cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength in adolescence are associated with a lower risk for coronary atherosclerosis in middle age, according to a study...
Ultrahigh Spatial-Resolution PCD CT Improves Assessment of Calcified Stenoses
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 – Use of ultrahigh spatial-resolution photon-counting detector (PCD) computed tomography (CT) improves in vivo and in vitro coronary stenosis assessment for calcified...
CT Appears to Be the Best First Strategy for Evaluating Stable Chest Pain
MONDAY, Feb. 5, 2024 – A "computed tomography (CT)-first" strategy may be the best way to determine if stable chest pain patients need revascularization, according to a study presented at the...
Coronary Artery Disease Testing After Initial Heart Failure Hospitalization Aids Outcomes
FRIDAY, Jan. 26, 2024 – Coronary artery disease (CAD) testing within 90 days of hospitalization for heart failure is associated with a lower risk for heart failure readmission or all-cause...
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