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Why Waiting Until Age 50 To Address Risk Factors For Heart Disease Is Too Late.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The majority of heart attacks occur as a result of plaque in the coronary arteries that is not obstructive and, therefore, asymptomatic. 2 You will not know you have heart disease by waiting for symptoms. Subscribe now In my view, when it comes to the risk factors for heart disease, OK is not OK. JAMA Cardiol.

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New cardiovascular imaging approach provides a better view of dangerous plaques

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Researchers have developed a new catheter-based device that combines two powerful optical techniques to image the dangerous plaques that can build up inside the arteries that supply blood to the heart.

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Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Annual Scientific Meeting SCCT24 Preview

DAIC

Planners have designed this year’s program and events to engage physicians, trainees, technologists and healthcare professionals in a complete overview of the cardiovascular CT field. A Welcome Reception will close out the day in the exhibit hall from 6:00 p.m. - for all attendees.

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Update on Diagnosis and Management of Kawasaki Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Kawasaki disease (KD), an acute self-limited febrile illness that primarily affects children <5 years old, is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in developed countries, with the potential of leading to coronary artery dilation and coronary artery aneurysms in 25% of untreated patients.

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Results of CERTAIN Study Demonstrate Prominent Effects of Cleerly Products on Changing Clinical Management for Patients Suspected of Coronary Artery Disease

DAIC

Cleerly, a digital healthcare company focused on heart disease, has announced continued strong scientific evidence supporting the clinical utility of its products, detailing a study published online on Jan. 25, 2024 in the European Heart Journal Cardiovascular Imaging. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging.

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Cardiovascular Management of Aortopathy in Children: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Pathogeneses include connective tissue disorders, smooth muscle contraction disorders, and congenital heart disease, including bicuspid aortic valve, among others. The American Heart Association has published guidelines for diagnosis and management of thoracic aortic disease.

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Artificial Intelligence Helps Coronary CT Angiography and Accelerates the Development of Precision Medicine

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Christian Tesche (Division of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina and Department of Cardiology, Munich University Clinic, Ludwig-Maximilian-University).