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Subclinical CVD Detected in Kids With Higher Arsenic Burden

Local Superfund site may contribute to inorganic arsenic exposure

Jun 30, 2023
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Protocol Optimizing Meds for T2D and CVD Pushed Beyond Cardiology Alone

Endocrinologists urged to pay attention to COORDINATE trial

Jun 27, 2023
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Colchicine's Rebirth as Cardiovascular Drug Approved by FDA

Repurposed anti-inflammatory drug may be used alone or in combination with standard meds

Jun 20, 2023
FDA APPROVED colchicine (Lodoco) over a photo of a section of an artery narrowed from atherosclerosis.
No Increase in Major Cardiac Events With Testosterone-Replacement Therapy

Men with hypogonadism and heart disease or risk factors saw no increased risk vs placebo

Jun 16, 2023
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Novel Long-Lesion DES Sails Through Pivotal Trial

48-mm Xience stent surprised with low restenosis at 1 year

May 21, 2023
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Door Shut on Excess Noncardiac Deaths After Intervention for Stable CAD

Earlier signal of noncardiovascular mortality refuted by large meta-analysis

May 19, 2023
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Bioresorbable Scaffold Concept Evolves Into 'Revolutionary' Hybrid

Early results promising with DynamX bioadaptor, though traditional BRS hasn't been abandoned

May 19, 2023
EuroPCR over a photo of Le Palais des Congrès de Paris, in Paris, France.
GLP-1 Agonists Come Out on Top in Cardiovascular Comparison of Newer Diabetes Meds

Serious limitations noted of attempt to compare GLP-1 agonists, SGLT-2 inhibitors, however

May 08, 2023
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Common Diuretic Pauses Atherosclerosis in CKD, T2D

If finerenone isn't available, try spironolactone, said researcher

Apr 15, 2023
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Obesity Driven by Genes Less Harmful for the Heart?

Twin study suggests a difference in CVD impact from becoming obese despite "good genes"

Apr 06, 2023
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Subclinical Coronary Plaques Still Boost MI Risk

Natural history study lays the groundwork for intervention trials

Mar 28, 2023
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No Benefit to Conventional Ultrafiltration During Cardiac Surgery

The technique was not linked to a reduction in postoperative pulmonary complications

Mar 20, 2023
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Statin Users Show LDL Doesn't Come Close to Telling Whole Story of ASCVD

Residual inflammation is important factor of cardiovascular risk

Mar 07, 2023
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Early Promise for PCSK9 Inhibition in Severe COVID-19

Effects observed in inflammation and improved clinical outcomes

Jan 17, 2023
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