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Abstract 4141474: Impact of Serum 5-Hydroxytryptophan Levels on Coronary Artery Calcification Severity in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients: Insights from the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4141474-A4141474, November 12, 2024. While it is known to increase serotonin levels in the brain and gastrointestinal tract, its pharmacology remains largely unexplored. to 2.31); chronic kidney disease 1.07 (0.33 95% CI = 2.6 to 40686.5). to 1.77); dyslipidemia 0.91 (0.5

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Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

DAIC

Inflammation driven by signaling cytokines, circulating immune cells, adhesion molecules, and oxidized low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) leads to atherosclerotic plaque development, plaque progression, and eventual rupture.14,15 2019 Sep 10;140(11):e649-e650] [published correction appears in Circulation. Circulation.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

Among those ages 65 and older, nearly 50% who underwent limb amputation died within one year after surgery, according to the 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of U.S. Pharmacological and behavioral-based strategies often increase the smoking cessation rate in people with PAD, however, these strategies are underused.

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Expert Perspective: The Obesity Paradox with Salvatore Carbone, PhD

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Carbone: A study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology looked at the effect of physical activity and sedentary behaviors in a very large number of patients,13 and we have reviewed this topic in a recent review published on Circulation Research. [14] Obesity and cardiovascular disease.” and Richard P.

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STEMI with Life-Threatening Hypokalemia and Incessant Torsades de Pointes

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

He also had a history of chronic kidney disease, stage III. Angio had shown some acute disease in the saphenous vein graft to the posterior descending artery off of the RCA. mEq of K pushed fast and circulated theoretically would raise serum K immediately by 1.0 Most recent echo showed EF of 60%. mEq/L, from 1.9

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