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Abstract 4145926: The Importance of Dietary Salt in the Process of Atherosclerosis The Results of the International Survey

Circulation

Introduction:Excessive dietary salt intake is a recognized ASCVD risk factor, and causes approximately 1.89 There is also an ongoing discussion whether dietary salt might be associated with the direct ASCVD risk. Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4145926-A4145926, November 12, 2024. million deaths annually.

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Cholesterol’s Star Role in Dementia Prevention: New Insights from the 2024 Lancet Dementia Report 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Updated with the latest research since the 2020 edition, this comprehensive report underscores the potential to prevent or significantly delay dementia by targeting modifiable risk factors. The report now identifies 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia.

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Creative Alliances in Cardiorenal Metabolic Management: A Game Changer (Part 1) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Education and Empowerment Educating patients about their condition and the importance of managing cardiometabolic risk factors can empower them to take control of their health, improve healthcare outcomes, and reduce clinician burnout. This ensures clear communication and identifies areas that need further explanation.

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FDA Approves Wegovy for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Adults with Known Heart Disease and Overweight or Obesity

DAIC

Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has approved an additional indication for Wegovy ( semaglutide ) to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight along with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

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