Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol
Comorbidity Burden Higher in Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
Most prevalent conditions in GPP were hypertension, psoriatic arthritis, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia
Guidance Developed for Addressing Use of Nonstatin Therapies
Expert consensus decision pathway developed for patients currently taking statins and needing additional treatment
Cholesterol Concentrations Improved in U.S. Adults From 2007 to 2018
Among adults taking statins, rates of lipid control lower for women versus men, Blacks and other Hispanics versus Whites
Genetic Variants in HMGCR Linked to Increased Cataract Risk
Heterozygous carriers of HMGCR predicted loss-of-function variants had higher risks for developing cataract, cataract surgery
Screening Could Help Identify Familial Hypercholesterolemia
For adults aged 20 to 39 years, clinical criteria alone would yield 1.3 cases per 1,000 screened; adding genetic testing would increase the yield to 4.2 cases
Espresso Consumption Linked to Increase in Serum Total Cholesterol
Consumption of three to five versus zero cups of espresso linked to increased S-TC in women and men, with greater increase for men
Panel Addresses Ezetimibe, PCSK9 Inhibitors for Reducing CV Events
Guideline shifts focus from emphasis on LDL cholesterol targets to individualized approach for lowering overall cardiovascular risk
More Intensive LDL-C Lowering May Cut Recurrent Stroke Risk
More intensive LDL-C-lowering with statin-based therapies linked to reduced risk for recurrent stroke for patients with evidence of atherosclerosis
Nutrient-Laden Snacks Can Meaningfully Cut Cholesterol
Consumption of a suite of ready-to-eat bioactive foods tied to 8.8 percent drop in LDL cholesterol in four weeks
AHA: Better Management of High Cholesterol Needed in Young Adults
A substantial number of young adults with moderate or severe hypercholesterolemia do not achieve guideline-directed reductions in LDL-C
