Cardiology
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Stiff arteries may cause metabolic syndrome
“It seems metabolic syndrome has a new risk factor we haven’t thought about.”
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Vegetarian diets can improve high-risk cardiovascular disease
“This meta-analysis is the first that generates evidence from randomized controlled trials to assess the association of vegetarian diets with...
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Even exercise by ‘weekend warriors’ can cut CV risk
“Our findings suggest that it is the volume of activity, rather than the pattern, that matters most.”
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Omega-3s and AFib: No added risk from eating fish but high-dose supplement questions persist
The current study is “important in showing that physiologic levels of omega-3s that would accumulate through diet don’t seem to increase the risk...
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Aspirin not the best antiplatelet for CAD secondary prevention in meta-analysis
“Taken together, our data challenge the central role of aspirin in secondary prevention and support a paradigm shift toward P2Y12 inhibitor...
Commentary
Conflicting blood pressure targets: Déjà vu all over again
Arguing about 140/90 mm Hg or 130/80 mm Hg is less important than acknowledging that we should be aggressive in screening for and treating...
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Heart-protective diet in PURE study allows whole-fat dairy
“The new results in PURE, in combination with prior reports, call for a re-evaluation of unrelenting guidelines to avoid whole-fat dairy products...
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Does colchicine have a role in treating excess ASCVD risk in patients with chronic inflammatory conditions?
Experts in rheumatology, dermatology, and gastroenterology assess the potential of colchicine 0.5 mg to treat residual risk for atherosclerotic...
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AHA statement addresses equity in cardio-oncology care
Statement says developing personalized cardioprotection strategies that integrate biological, genetic, and social determinant markers is one way...
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Indefinite anticoagulation likely not cost effective after unprovoked VTE
Pros, cons, and lack of cost-effectiveness warrant shared decision-making based on preferences and values.