Cardiology
Conference Coverage
Lomitapide shows promise in pediatric homozygous FH
The drug inhibits microsomal triglyceride transfer protein, which plays a key role in apolipoprotein B-containing lipoprotein assembly and...
News
Troponin to ID diabetes patients with silent heart disease?
“What we are seeing is that many people with type 2 diabetes who have not had a heart attack or a history of cardiovascular disease are at high...
Conference Coverage
Overweight in heterozygous FH tied to even higher CAD risk
There is now “a trend for people with FH to show more diabetes and obesity:” As they are already at increased risk of coronary artery disease, it...
News
PTSD, anxiety linked to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
“Awareness of the higher risks of OHCA in patients with stress-related disorders and anxiety is important when treating these patients.”
News
Plant-based diet tied to healthier blood lipid levels
“This work represents a well-conducted analysis of 30 clinical trials involving over two thousand participants and highlights the value of a...
News
Circulatory support for RV failure caused by pulmonary embolism
A new review highlights three mechanical circulatory support options in high-risk patients, but teamwork is key.
Conference Coverage
Half of deaths from homozygous FH occur before age 32 years
“We should do something to prolong the lives of those people,” because the current results are “terrifying.”
Latest News
Coronary artery calcium score bests polygenic risk score in CHD prediction
The use of CT to measure coronary calcium score in patients who are at intermediate risk for heart disease can be helpful in refining risk...
Conference Coverage
Marijuana linked to higher PAD risk
A large study found marijuana users had almost four times the risk of peripheral artery disease, but no higher risk of death or coronary...
Commentary
HFpEF: New guidelines are pertinent for primary care
We should be thinking about HFpEF when we see adults with shortness of breath and/or fatigue and reduced exercise capacity, particularly in the...