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The role of structured inpatient lipid protocols in optimizing non-statin lipid lowering therapy: a review and single-center experience

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Dyslipidemia is a leading contributor to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). We also present a single-center experience implementing a systematic inpatient protocol for lipid lowering therapy for secondary prevention of ASCVD.

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Trends in direct health care costs among US adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease with and without diabetes

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Objective Population-based national data on the trends in expenditures related to coexisting atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) and diabetes is scarce.

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Abstract 4148106: Hemophilia and Cardiovascular disease in the United States: Prevalence, Risk factors, and outcomes.

Circulation

Owing to improved management, the life expectancy of patients with hemophilia has increased significantly and predisposes them to risk of cardiovascular diseases and thrombotic events. The primary outcome was to estimate the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with hemophilia compared to the general population.

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Burden of cardiovascular disease on coronavirus disease 2019 hospitalizations in the USA

Coronary Artery Disease Journal

Background Patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and risk factors have increased rates of adverse events and mortality after hospitalization for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods The current study was a retrospective analysis of data from the US National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample from 2020.

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Fractional flow reserve measurements and long-term mortality—results from the FLORIDA study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Aims The FLORIDA (Fractional FLOw Reserve In cardiovascular DiseAses) study sought to investigate outcomes of FFR-guided vs. angiography-guided treatment strategies in a large, real-world cohort. Eligible patients had at least one inpatient coronary angiogram for suspected coronary artery disease between January 2014 and December 2015.

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Abstract 4147397: The Impact of Frailty on In-Hospital Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Performed for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease

Circulation

Background:Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a prevalent cardiovascular disease (CVD) associated with high morbidity and mortality. Frailty and CVD are often interrelated, affecting disease and treatment outcomes. Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4147397-A4147397, November 12, 2024.

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Abstract 4143897: Monocyte regulation of magnesium during salt sensitivity of blood pressure

Circulation

Background:Dietary magnesium (Mg+2) deficiency has been linked to hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. vivostudies were performed on 9 hypertensive subjects enrolled in an acute inpatient protocol of salt loading (SL) (460mmoL/24 hrs) and salt depletion (SD) (10mmoL/24 hrs, and furosemide 40mg x 3).