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Researcher finds increased risk of cardiovascular disease in people with hereditary lipid disorders

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Tigist Wodaje from the Endocrinology Unit at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH), is defending her thesis, "Hereditary hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular disease: functional and epidemiological aspects," on 14 December, 2023. The main supervisor is Jonas Brink (MedH).

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Controlling lipid levels with fewer side effects possible with new drug

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Mice administered the drug showed decreased lipid levels in the liver and blood, with fewer side effects in the liver, heart, and bones compared to existing compounds. The findings suggest an effective treatment for lipid disorders such as dyslipidemia.

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Abstract 4112869: Development of a Sitosterolemia Risk Prediction Scale (SRPS): A Screening Tool

Circulation

Introduction:Sitosterolemia, a hereditary disorder marked by elevated plant sterol levels, presents diagnostic challenges due to its similarity to other lipid disorders. Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4112869-A4112869, November 12, 2024.

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

Circulation

Excess salt in the diet was indicated as a recognized risk factor in the case of hypertension 82.4%, atrial fibrillation 28.8%, obesity 36.4%, type 2 diabetes 20.4%, lipid disorders 18.5%, heart failure 59.1%, stroke 56.9%, and atherosclerosis 42.2%. to even 53%.

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

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Subscribe below and stay informed in this critical field, and you’ll be equipped to deliver top-tier care in managing lipid disorders and cognitive health for improved patient outcomes.

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Harnessing Telehealth and Home Blood Pressure Monitoring to Improve Hypertension Care

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Why Telehealth is Essential for Hypertension For patients with hypertension, managing blood pressure outside of the office is crucial.

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

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Key contributions: Management of complex diabetes cases, including those requiring advanced technologies like continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps Evaluation and treatment of secondary causes of hypertension Assessment and management of lipid disorders Diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders affecting cardiometabolic health (..)