Cholesterol Coronary Artery Disease Heart Failure 
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Introduction Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a highly heritable and multifactorial disease. Numerous genome-wide association studies (GWAS) facilitated the construction of polygenic risk scores (PRS) for predicting future incidence of CAD, however, exclusively in European populations.
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Another promising advancement is MK-0616 , an oral PCSK9 inhibitor in Phase 3 trials, showing a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol, which provides a more convenient alternative to current injection-based therapies​. These findings strengthen the case for broader utilization of finerenone in heart failure management​.
MIBHS
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Dilation: The chambers of the heart expand, making the walls thinner. Both forms of enlargement may compromise the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently, leading to further complications like heart failure. What Causes an Enlarged Heart? Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels regularly.
AMS Cardiology
AUGUST 15, 2023
High blood pressure – Hypertension is a significant risk factor for heart disease. Routine blood pressure checks are essential to maintaining a healthy heart as high blood pressure often has no symptoms. Smoking – Smoking is the most preventable cause of heart disease.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
MAY 17, 2024
When stress is included in the risk factor profile for a future heart attack, it comes in third on the list after abnormal cholesterol and smoking 1. 24% increased risk of coronary artery disease. That event might have been a heart rhythm issue or even a cardiac arrest. The link is real.
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