CAD & Atherosclerosis
Conference Coverage
Meditation curbs stress, depression as adjunct to CAD rehab
Adding a meditation session also improved quality of life by 60% in coronary artery disease patients.
From the Journals
Green Mediterranean diet may relieve aortic stiffness
A green Mediterranean diet high in polyphenols promoted dramatic proximal aortic de-stiffening as assessed by MRI over 18 months.
Conference Coverage
Cardiovascular disease deaths rise on and after high-pollution days
High levels of air pollution were linked to higher risk of death from MI and stroke in a Polish population.
Guidelines
AHA statement targets nuance in CVD risk assessment of women
Considering nonbiological and social factors when assessing CVD risk in women, particularly women of diverse races and ethnicities, is highlighted...
Guidelines
New ASE guideline on interventional echocardiography training
Standards for training institutions and minimum competencies for clinicians who plan to specialize in the emerging subspecialty of interventional...
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Antiphospholipid antibodies linked to future CV events
The study raises the possibility of one day treating the immune system in some individuals for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular...
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Statins don’t worsen muscle injury from moderately intense exercise
Statin users need not limit exercise out of concern that the drugs will worsen normal muscle pain or fatigue, a controlled study suggests.
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High salt intake linked to atherosclerosis even with normal BP
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Some diets better than others for heart protection
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Subclinical CAD by CT predicts MI risk, with or without stenoses
Even without symptoms, more atherosclerosis by CT angiography means greater MI risk, which climbs even further if there are obstructive lesions....
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One or two high-step days may reduce mortality risks
Adults who took roughly 4 miles of steps 1 or 2 days a week showed longevity benefits similar to those of adults with more days of similar step...