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Lipoprotein(a) as a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients in non-metropolitan area of Brandenburg, Germany

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background and aims In the non-metropolitan region of Brandenburg (Germany), which is characterized by high rates of cardiovascular diseases and underserved medical care, there is a lack of awareness regarding lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] as a risk factor. 3.95, p  = 0.003). 3.95, p  = 0.003). vs. 45.8%; 17.6% vs. 13.9%, p  = 0.001).

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Intermediate and long-term residual cardiovascular risk in patients with established cardiovascular disease treated with statins

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Methods This narrative review examines the contemporary literature assessing intermediate- and long-term event rates in patients with established CV disease treated with statins. Recurrent stroke occurs in up to 19% of patients seven years after a first cerebrovascular event.

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Epidemiology of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in polygenic hypercholesterolemia with or without high lipoprotein(a) levels

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background and aims Epidemiology of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease might be different in patients with polygenic hypercholesterolemia plus high levels (≥30 mg/dl) of Lp(a) (H-Lpa) than in those with polygenic hypercholesterolemia alone (H-LDL).

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CorVascular’s VasoGuard Earns FDA 510(k) Clearance

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mtaschetta-millane Mon, 07/29/2024 - 09:16 July 29, 2024 — CorVascular , a leading producer of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) / peripheral vascular disease (PVD) testing devices, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its VasoGuard V-Series as Class II medical devices.

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Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 26 Similarly, over one-third of ASCVD patients have hsCRP levels above 2 mg/L which indicates a higher risk of heart disease.12,27 4 In the U.S.