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Agepha Pharma and Caristo Diagnostics Team Up to Fight Coronary Inflammation

DAIC

More than 8 million Americans visit hospital emergency departments experiencing chest pain every year. Specifically, LODOCO reduces cardiac event risk in adult patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) by an additional 31% as compared to placebo. mg tablets.”

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Chest pain in a 30-something: Is it Normal variant STE or OMI? Get the prior ECG, and don't trust Point of Care troponin assays!

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Submitted by Benjamin Garbus, MD with edits by Bracey, Meyers, and Smith A man in his early 30s presented to the ED with chest pain described as an “explosion" of left chest pressure. Pain largely resolved prior to EMS arrival but completely subsided after prehospital NTG and aspirin. Triage EKG: What do you think?

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Abstract 152: Exploring Age?related Changes in Brain Metabolism among Individuals with Cardiovascular Risk Factors: An FDG?PET Analysis

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

IntroductionPatients with cognitive impairment often have a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or multiple cardiovascular risk factors (CRFs) such as hypertension, obesity, and hypercholesterolemia. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. MBq/kg dose of FDG.

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Multimorbidity Patterns and In‐Hospital Outcomes in Chinese Young Women (Aged <55 Years) Presenting with ST‐Segment–Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Journal of the American Heart Association

years]) admitted to the China Chest Pain Center Database between 2016 and 2021. Hierarchical clustering of 15 medical conditions was performed to derive multimorbidity patterns. The primary outcome was a composite of inhospital adverse events.

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Women’s Guide to Heart Health: Spotting the Early Signs of Cardiac Trouble

GEMMS

Understanding Cardiovascular Disease in Women Understanding cardiovascular disease in women involves recognizing unique risk factors such as hormonal changes and pregnancy-related complications, necessitating proactive care and awareness to manage and prevent heart disease effectively.

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

DAIC

Clinical and Investigative Horizons (Session 410) Sunday, April 7 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.

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Abstract 151: Age?Related Increases in Carotid Artery Calcification: Insights from NaF PET/CT Imaging

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Risk factors such as smoking, chronic kidney disease, and aging can contribute to plaque formation. The gradual loss of elasticity in arterial walls and the presence of other risk factors, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, contribute to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) observed in aging populations.