Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease
ASGR1 Mutation Linked to Reduced Levels of Non-HDL-C
Heterozygous mutation carriers have lower levels of non-HDL-C, reduced risk of coronary artery disease
Renal Function Key to Cardiac Outcome in Statin-Treated CHD
Intrastudy stabilization, increase in eGFR linked to reduced MCVE rate in atorvastatin-treated patients
Guidelines Updated on Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Tx in CAD
Longer-duration tx represents trade-off between decreased risk of cardiac events, increased bleeding
Endometriosis Tied to Elevated Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Hysterectomy/oophorectomy and earlier age at surgery associated with increased risk of CHD
Morning Home Blood Pressure Predicts Stroke, CAD Events
Prediction of CAD events more robust with home versus clinic systolic blood pressure
Growth Differentiation Factor 15 Levels Linked to CAD
Serum levels significantly increased in coronary artery disease patients versus healthy controls
PCSK9 Monoclonal Antibodies Show Promise in ACS
Suggestion of dual antidyslipidemic and plaque-stabilizing effects in the early phase of ACS
Mutations in ANGPTL4 Linked to Coronary Artery Disease
Two studies show variant carriers have better lipid levels, lower likelihood of coronary artery disease
Anxiety Tied to Ischemia During Exercise Testing for Women
Findings for women with no history of coronary artery disease, but not for men
No Benefit From Aspirin Prior to Coronary Artery Surgery
No link to decreased risk of death or thrombotic complications after surgery
