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No Plaque, No Problem: Tackling Atherosclerosis Prevention

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

While advances in treatment have reduced mortality in some regions, the atherosclerosis prevention remains challenging. This shift results from an epidemiologic transition: as infectious diseases decline, chronic conditions like atherosclerosis dominate.

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Association of blood pressure and left ventricular mass with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis

Open Heart

This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors associated with LV mass and subclinical coronary atherosclerosis, in an Asian population free of baseline cardiovascular disease. to 1.91), or hypertensive BP and high LVMI (RR 1.72, 95% CI 1.26

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The roles of neutrophils in cardiovascular diseases

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Finally, we also emphasize the preclinical/clinical translational significance of neutrophil-targeted strategies.

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Orchestra BioMed Announces Initiation of BACKBEAT Pivotal Study of AVIM Therapy in Hypertensive Pacemaker Patients

DAIC

The BACKBEAT pivotal study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of atrioventricular interval modulation (“AVIM”) therapy (also known as BackBeat CNT), for the treatment of pacemaker-indicated patients with uncontrolled hypertension despite the use of antihypertensive medications. Orchestra BioMed and Medtronic, Inc. Kowal, M.D., and Europe.

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Abstract WP56: Dental Flossing associated with reduced White Matter Hyperintensity and Intracranial Atherosclerosis

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Prior studies have shown the association between oral infection, white matter hyperintensity (WMH), a marker of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), and asymptomatic intracranial atherosclerosis (ICAS). However, the impact of preventative oral behavior such as dental flossing is unknown. The log WMH volume was higher (9.50.85

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How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Heart and What You Can Do About It

MIBHS

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Often referred to as the silent killer, hypertension can quietly damage your heart and other vital organs over time. Hypertension is diagnosed when blood pressure consistently reads 130/80 mm Hg or higher.

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Atherosclerosis Updates from the 92nd EAS Congress

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

The EAS 2024 Congress (May 26-29, 2024) has concluded, providing critical insights into atherosclerosis and related vascular disease. Shapiro (United States of America) focused on preventing atherosclerosis over myocardial infarction, suggesting that CAC’s late-stage detection does not fit classic definitions of primary prevention.