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Avocados for the Heart; Cardiology's Sad State; CBD for Pulmonary Hypertension?

Heart 2023 Conference

Harvard University Heart Letter) A clinical polygenic risk score test for diseases ranging from atrial fibrillation (AFib) to breast cancer was piloted by scientists. American College of Cardiology Journal) Are you thinking of stopping your antiplatelet medication too soon after angioplasty? Reconsider your position.

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

ET Main Tent (Hall B1) Effect of Gamification, Financial Incentives or Both Combined to Increase Physical Activity Among Patients with Elevated Risk For Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events. 12:15 p.m.

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Rise of the Lysenkoist Cardiologists

Dr. Anish Koka

Women also had more cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension (66.6% Women also had more cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension (66.6% versus 63.2%; P <0.001), hyperlipidemia (68.9% versus 66.3%; P =0.004), older age (62.4±7.9 years of age versus 59.0±8.4 versus 43.4%; P <0.001).

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Women and Heart Health: Unique Considerations and Risks

MIBHS

It’s the leading cause of death for women, claiming more lives each year than all forms of cancer combined. Conditions like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and hypertension during pregnancy are not only dangerous during pregnancy but also serve as indicators of future cardiovascular problems.