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Dr Billy A Caceres (Columbia University School of Nursing, US), a renowned expert and lead author, recently discussed findings from the study titled "Differences in Ideal Cardiovascular Health Between Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Adults" published in JAMA Cardiology. The study aimed to determine whether there are disparities in cumulative cardiovascular health (CVH) scores between sexual…
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3 years ago
There is a great concern among both health professionals and the public about the best way of managing the current explosion in adult and adolescent obesity. In the US, the prevalence of obese teenagers between 1980 and 2007 increased from 5 to 18 %1 and the UK has seen a similar trend, especially in boys (see Figure 1). Since a substantial proportion of obese teenagers become obese adults,2,3 it…
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Relationship Between VEGF-C Levels and All-cause Mortality in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
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3 years ago
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3 years ago
Topic: 5. Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease.
Introduction and Objectives
It is reported that 3 months of professional smoking cessation treatment achieves an initial smoking cessation rate of 80%. However, a 1 year cessation rate decreases to approximately 50%. The most common causes of relapse are weight gain, stress, and nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Relapse prevention is…
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3 years ago
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Topic: 1. Clinical Cardiology
Introduction and Objectives
Vessel wall Inflammation promotes the destabilization of atherosclerotic plaques. The lectin-like oxidized low- density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor-1 (LOX-1) expressed by vascular cells and monocytes. LOX index is calculated by multiplying LOX-1 ligand containing apolipoprotein B level with the soluble LOX-1. A high…
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3 years ago
Topic: 4. Arrhythmias
Introduction and Objectives
Atrial fibrillation (AF) patients can be managed with rate control and rhythm control strategies. Both seem to be equally safe and effective, and the decision should be made depending on patients and doctors’ preferences.1 The aim of the study was to compare patients with persistent AF in whom rhythm control strategy is chosen to those with…
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1 year ago
EASD 22 - Dr Steven Nissen (Cleveland Clinic, US) joins us to discuss the findings of the SURMOUNT-MMO trial. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of tirzepatide in type II diabetes patients who have obesity, or are overweight.
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1. What was the rationale behind this study?
2. What is the mechanism of action of Tirzepatide?
3. What was the study design?
4. What were the main outcomes…
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3 years ago
In developed countries cardiovascular diseases – including coronary heart disease with acute myocardial infarction and ischaemic heart failure, stroke and chronic cerebrovascular disease, aortic aneurysm, valve disease and peripheral arterial occlusive disease – are by far the main cause of death. Since first cardiovascular events are usually seen in mid-life and old age, atherosclerosis has long…
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The European Cardiology Arena - In Brief A Round-up of Trends, Statistics and Clinical Research
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3 years ago
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3 years ago
Hypertension affects approximately 26% of adults globally and is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and death. The renin system is central to blood pressure (BP) control, and chronic activation of the system, as occurs in pathological conditions, leads to damage to organs (such as the heart and kidneys), as well as perpetuating elevated BP. Identification of the pivotal role played…
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