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Interventions Can Reduce CVD Risk Factors in HIV Patients, Studies Show

Lowering blood pressure, cholesterol prove feasible in randomized trials

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10,000 Steps Lowers Death Risk; Obesity Drug Beats Wegovy; Lead in Cinnamon Warning

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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CVD Risks Tied to Teeny-Tiny Plastics Lodged in Atherosclerotic Plaque

And the prevalence of microplastics and nanoplastics is only increasing

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Semaglutide Reduced Inflammatory Biomarkers in HIV Patients With Lipohypertrophy

Levels of IL-6, high-sensitivity CRP, and soluble CD163 were decreased with the GLP-1 agonist

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Afib Might Be a Not-So-Pleasant Aftertaste of Sweetened Beverages

Atrial fibrillation risk associated with drinks made with added sugar or artificial sweetener

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First DCB Approved; DAPT Bleeds With Low LDL-C; Pre-CABG Cardiac Rehab

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Medicaid Expansion and Healthcare Workers; Cardiac Rehabilitation

Also in TTHealthWatch: cognition and memory after COVID

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Placenta Issues Linked to Newborns' Brain Aberrations in Congenital Heart Disease

Study supports hypothesis that placental abnormalities are intertwined with brain development

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Cannabis Singled Out for Cardiovascular Risk

Findings independent of tobacco and e-cigarette use considered a "call to action"

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SNAP Benefits and BP Meds; Post-PCI Anticoagulation Flop; CPAP's Potential Harm

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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What to Know About the Factor XIa Inhibitors on the Horizon

Graeme Hankey, MBBS, MD, delves into the potential to uncouple bleeding and thrombotic risk

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Even Modest Lp(a) Elevations Bode Poorly for Cardiovascular Health

Researchers estimate thresholds for risky Lp(a) in primary, secondary prevention cohorts

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Intravascular Imaging-Guided PCI Reaches a Turning Point With Survival, MI Benefits

Updated meta-analysis provides strong impetus for IVUS, OCT adoption

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TAVR Pioneer Dies; Allograft Rejection Criteria Need Work; Overeating Protein & CVD

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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Primordial Prevention Can Protect Black Women's Cardiovascular Health

Let's block the risk factors before they start

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Could Niacin Actually Induce Heart Disease?

Americans consume too much vitamin B3, researchers suggest

Reversing Anticoagulation in Hemorrhagic Stroke; E-Cigs for Smoking Cessation

Also in TTHealthWatch: an online program for long COVID

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RNA Silencer Zilebesiran: Infrequent Injections Bring Down BP

Sustained BP reductions seen in early trial whether patients got one or two doses in 6 months

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Hot Flashes, Migraine Tied to Higher Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease

However, risks were nullified with control of blood pressure, cholesterol levels

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Salt Subs in Normal BP; Stroke Thrombectomy Without $$; Walmart's CVD Blood Test

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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FDA Reviewers Skeptical on TriClip for Tricuspid Regurgitation

Tricuspid valve repair system is up for advisory committee scrutiny on Tuesday

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After Cervical Artery Dissection, Early Anticoagulant Might Be Better

Large observational study might not deliver definitive answers but hints at a better strategy

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Senators Thrash Pharma CEOs for Pricing Drugs Higher in the U.S.

Sen. Bernie Sanders blamed "corrupt" system, well-paid lobbyists

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Anticoagulant Falls Short for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Atrial Cardiopathy

Can atrial cardiopathy really be the cause of some cryptogenic strokes?

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High-Risk HPV in Women Heightens Risk of Heart Disease Death

Korean study finds over threefold greater mortality risk from ASCVD, ischemic heart disease

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Bariatric Surgery & BP Control; PFA Vasospasm Aftermath; Texas Cardiologist Arrested

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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Tirzepatide's Association With BP Reduction Reinforced With ABPM Data

Combination GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist is currently approved for T2D and weight loss

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Another PCSK9 Drug Proves Its Mettle for Kids With Inherited High Cholesterol

Clinical trial affirms LDL reduction atop statins in pediatric familial hypercholesterolemia

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Health Effects of Extreme Heat, Wildfire Smoke Worse When Combined

And the negative effects harm low-income and nonwhite communities the most

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FDA OKs Farapulse Pulsed Field Ablation System for Intermittent Afib

Second catheter-based system approved for paroxysmal Afib

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CABG Surgeons Link Multi-Arterial Grafts to Patient Longevity

Short of a definitive trial, MAG proponents make do with national registry data

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Cardiology Ups Diversity; Universal CVD Risk Predictor; 93-Year-Old Cardiologist

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Surgical LAA Closure Rises to the Top in STS Guideline for Afib

Society strongly endorses concomitant LAA occlusion during cardiac surgery

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FFR-Guided PCI Saves $$ Clamping Down on Unnecessary Stents in MI Patients

Cost-effectiveness shown over angiographic guidance for complete revascularization

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Ibuprofen Fails Another Crack at Reducing Preemie Lung Issues and Deaths

A therapy to help babies with hole in heart is still lacking

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AI Tool Predicts PCI Outcomes; Shellfish Blood Clotter; Persuasive CAC Scan Images

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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Afib Detected After Stroke: Link to Recurrent Events Questioned

ICM-flagged Afib not tied to repeat stroke in an already fairly anticoagulated population

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Sitting and Early Death; Dana-Farber Retracts Multiple Papers; Winter Weather Deaths

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Lives Prolonged for Longtime CRT-D Users With Heart Failure

Survival benefit with cardiac resynchronization therapy durable out to 14 years

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Medical Cannabis-Arrhythmia Link; Watch Out for Lipoprotein(a); New SAVR Alternative

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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