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Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

DAIC

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 1,2 ASCVD causes or contributes to conditions that include coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease (inclusive of aortic aneurysm).3

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Johnson and Johnson to Acquire Shockwave Medical

DAIC

With the addition of Shockwave, Johnson & Johnson will expand its MedTech cardiovascular portfolio into two of the highest-growth, innovation-oriented segments of cardiovascular intervention – coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). The Reducer System has a growing commercial presence.

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Rise of the Lysenkoist Cardiologists

Dr. Anish Koka

Not surprisingly, a dataset of coronary angiograms and chest pain syndromes showed that the more classic the chest pain syndrome was, the higher the likelihood that angiographic coronary disease was present. Atypical angina is classified as having any two of the three symptoms, and non-anginal pain any one of the three symptoms.