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Low Remnant Cholesterol and Subsequent Risk of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Cohort Study

HeartRhythm

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia with high morbidity and mortality implications. Several studies have described a paradoxical inverse relationship between serum cholesterol and the risk of AF, but it remains unknown whether remnant cholesterol (RC) is associated with AF incidence.

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Anthracycline Cardiotoxicity in Cancer Patients; Arrhythmias, Autonomic Dysfunction and COVID-19; Lowering Non–HDL Cholesterol After MI

American College of Cardiology

In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at anthracycline cardiotoxicity in treatment of cancer patients.

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Who Is At Risk for Heart Disease?

AMS Cardiology

High cholesterol levels – Elevated levels of bad cholesterol can contribute to plaque buildup in your arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease. Heart issues can encompass a wide range of problems, from coronary artery disease to heart failure, arrhythmias and more.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats) Persistent abnormal heart rhythms can disrupt the heart’s pumping efficiency, eventually causing it to enlarge to maintain blood flow. Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels regularly. Monitor cholesterol levels and manage conditions like diabetes that can strain the heart.

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15 Early Warning Signs Of Heart Disease You Should Lookout For

Wellnest

Unusual Heartbeat An irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia may indicate heart illness. Elevated cholesterol The risk of heart disease can rise when blood cholesterol levels are high. Working with your physician to lower your cholesterol is crucial if you have high cholesterol. A nauseous or stomach ache.

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American Heart Month Puts Spotlight on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Statistics

DAIC

Different types of cardiovascular disease include atherosclerosis, heart failure and arrhythmias. The FactMR report authors noted PCSK9 inhibitors represent a newer class of drugs that target a protein involved in cholesterol regulation.

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What kind of AV block is this? And why does she develop Ventricular Tachycardia?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Other than being overweight and having an elevated cholesterol she was healthy. VT is the second most common presenting arrhythmia. Vaso or inotropic medications are not harmless, and can precipitate life threatening arrhythmias. It is common with 2nd- and 3rd-degree AV block to see a " ventriculophasic " sinus arrhythmia.