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Lifestyle Risk Factors Predict Coronary Calcification among Male Endurance Athletes

Physiologically Speaking

While CAC is typically associated with traditional risk factors such as age, hypertension, and smoking, paradoxically elevated CAC scores have been observed in male endurance athletes despite their otherwise healthy profiles. Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. Dietary patterns also played a surprising role.

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Abstract 8: Polygenic Resistance to Blood Pressure Treatment and Stroke Risk

Stroke Journal

Background:Common genetic variation explains up to 40% of blood pressure variation. Despite this compelling physiological impact, the role of common genetic variation in blood pressure treatment and their sequelae remains understudied. 1.18) and 30% (OR 1.30, 95%CI 1.24-1.36) 1.36) surge of uncontrolled BP risk (p<0.001).