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Novel PCSK9 Inhibitor Cut LDL Cholesterol Levels by More Than Half

DAIC

milla1cf Sun, 04/07/2024 - 18:09 April 7, 2024 — Among patients at high or very high risk for a heart attack or stroke, the addition of the investigational drug lerodalcibep to standard cholesterol-lowering medication for one year reduced LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, levels by more than half on average, compared with a placebo.

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Abstract 4143445: Regardless of age or gender, diet quality, smoking status, and, exercise are key to cardiovascular health

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4143445-A4143445, November 12, 2024. However, the moderating effects of age and gender on the relationship of diet quality, smoking status, and exercise to cardiovascular health are unknown. Introduction:Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle is crucial for good cardiovascular health.

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FDA Extends Approval for Alirocumab to Lower LDL-C in Pediatric Patients with HeFH 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Addressing an Unmet Need in Pediatric Patients with HeFH Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) affects about 1 in 313 people—characterized by dangerously high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Untreated, it can trigger early heart disease. Statement from Dr. Mary P.

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The Importance of Cardiovascular Health: An Overview

GEMMS

Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and lifestyle choices such as not smoking and managing stress are all crucial for achieving and maintaining optimal cardiovascular health. Engaging in activities such as running, swimming, or cycling helps strengthen the heart, increase lung capacity, and improve blood circulation.

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How to Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease

AMS Cardiology

Exercise helps improve blood circulation, strengthen the heart and manage weight—all of which can help reduce the risk of PAD. Healthy Diet A special peripheral artery disease diet plays an integral role in reducing and preventing this condition. Early detection is key to effective treatment and management.

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5 Simple Steps to Enhance Your Cardiac Health

MIBHS

Exercise helps strengthen your heart muscle, improves circulation, and lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, all of which are crucial for maintaining optimal cardiac health. Eat A Heart-Healthy Diet What you eat has a significant impact on your cardiac health.

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AVCAPIR: A Novel Procalcific PIWI-Interacting RNA in Calcific Aortic Valve Disease

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. High-cholesterol diet–fed ApoE–/–mice with AVCAPIR knockout were used to examine the role of AVCAPIR in aortic valve calcification (AVC). However, the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms of calcification remain unclear.