Women Have About 12-Year Delay in Onset of Atherosclerosis
Women with highest atherosclerotic burden have higher risk for MACE than men, especially postmenopausal women
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Diabetic Kidney Disease in US Veterans Characterized
The prevalence of diabetic kidney disease is higher among US veterans than the general population, investigators noted.
ACC: Treat-to-Target LDL-C Strategy Noninferior to High-Intensity Statins
Strategy noninferior for 3-year composite of death, myocardial infarction, stroke, or coronary revascularization
Higher Meat Intake in Older Adults May Raise Risk for ASCVD
Associations for unprocessed red meat, total meat, total ASF with ASCVD mediated by trimethylamine N-oxide-related metabolites
Clinician Nudge Ups Initiation of Statin Prescribing in Primary Care
Clinician nudge alone or in combination with a patient nudge increases initiation of statin prescribing versus usual care
Retinal Age Is a Potential Predictor of ESKD Risk
Aging of the retina may be comparable to aging of the kidneys, according to investigators.
AKI Survivors With MI History Receive Fewer Cardiovascular Drugs
Results highlight a “pivotal opportunity” to improve care after hospitalization with AKI, according to investigators.
Remote Program Beneficial for Management of Hypertension, Cholesterol
Significant reductions seen in blood pressure and LDL-C at 6 and 12 months for patients enrolled in remote program
AHA: Lowering TGs With Pemafibrate Does Not Cut CV Risk in T2DM
In patients with T2DM, hypertriglyceridemia, and low HDL cholesterol levels, the risk for cardiovascular events was not lower with pemafibrate versus placebo
Rosuvastatin Increases Risk of Hematuria, Proteinuria
Few real-world studies have investigated the risks of hematuria and proteinuria associated with rosuvastatin use.
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