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Abstract 4139303: Temporal Trends in Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Cardiovascular Disease among Middle Eastern Immigrants in the National Health Interview Survey 2004-2018

Circulation

The study assessed the prevalence of CVD (heart attack, angina pectoris, coronary heart disease, other heart conditions, or stroke) and LE8 risk factors: insufficient physical activity (PA), nicotine exposure, sleep duration, obesity, physician-diagnosed high cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension. NHW&6.8%

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Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

DAIC

1,12,13 While it is important to treat all known risk factors that contribute to ASCVD including high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and obesity, physicians also need to recognize and treat systemic inflammation in CV disease. 21 Luckily, each of these risks can be measured by simple blood tests. 12 Importantly, colchicine, 0.5

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Does Erectile Dysfunction Improve After Bypass Surgery?

MIBHS

Lifestyle Habits: Obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise can all negatively impact sexual function. The aim is to restore proper blood flow to the heart, alleviating symptoms like chest pain (angina) and reducing the risk of heart attacks.

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What Cardiometabolic Clinicians Can Be Thankful For This Year

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Another promising advancement is MK-0616 , an oral PCSK9 inhibitor in Phase 3 trials, showing a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol, which provides a more convenient alternative to current injection-based therapies​. These findings strengthen the case for broader utilization of finerenone in heart failure management​.