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Germline and conditional ghrelin knockout increases islet size

Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

Conflicting studies in recent years report that genetic or pharmacological increases or decreases in ghrelin either increase or have no effect on islet size. Both germline and conditional ghrelin-knockout mice associated with increased islet size, which was further exacerbated by older age and diet-induced obesity.

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

From advances in pharmacological treatments to innovative procedures like catheter ablation, the landscape of AFib treatment is continually evolving. Risk Factor Management: Controlling risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and sleep apnea is essential in managing AFib.

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

From advances in pharmacological treatments to innovative procedures like catheter ablation, the landscape of AFib treatment is continually evolving. Risk Factor Management: Controlling risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and sleep apnea is essential in managing AFib.

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Overcoming Status Quo Bias: Embracing Evidence-Based Guidelines in Cardiometabolic Care 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Cardiometabolic diseases, encompassing cardiovascular conditions and metabolic disorders like diabetes, are among the most widespread global health challenges. Pharmacological Interventions : Use of antihypertensive medications, lipid-lowering agents, and antidiabetic drugs.

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Expert Perspective: The Obesity Paradox with Salvatore Carbone, PhD

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

There are significant data that show that if you have obesity, you have a high risk of developing coronary heart disease, heart failure, type 2 diabetes (T2D) or risk factors such as hypertension and dyslipidemia. [1] I think we live in a very exciting time right now for those who work in diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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Association of Depression and Poor Mental Health With Cardiometabolic Disease in Women 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Results revealed that women are twice as likely to exhibit myocardial ischemia in response to mental stress compared to traditional stressors like exercise or pharmacologic stress. Combining behavioral and pharmacological treatment is most effective. Moreover, women under 50 years old are four times more likely to experience MSIMI.

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

DAIC

Risk factors for PAD include smoking; having Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease, atherosclerosis in other parts of the body (such as coronary artery disease); and being age 75 years or older. and Global Data From the American Heart Association.