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Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) will present the results of a webcast series designed to help practitioners improve patient care

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

The majority of learners indicated plans to use this information to enhance patient care, including adopting weight-neutral medications and encouraging lifestyle modifications. “We We are thrilled to share the outcome of this webcast series,” commented Dr. Agarwal, presenting author and Clinical Director, CMHC.

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The Cardiometabolic Event of the Year: What to Expect at the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Here’s what you can expect at the biggest conference in cardiorenal metabolic health, the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Congress (CMHC), DECODING THE CONSTELLATION of Cardiometabolic Health and Risk Factors. Learn more or secure your registration by clicking here.

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The Role of Primary Care in Achieving Life’s Essential 8: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

In 2022, the American Heart Association issued Life’s Essential 8, which identifies and defines 8 health behaviors and factors that, when optimized through a combination of primary prevention, risk factor management, and effective treatments, can promote ideal cardiovascular health.

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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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A Practical Guide to Understanding and Treating Peripheral Artery Disease

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Treatment of risk factors such as diabetes and cigarette smoking can benefit patients with PAD. Patients should have adequate blood pressure and lipid control to decrease clinical manifestations and symptoms of PAD. Treatment of risk factors such as diabetes and cigarette smoking can benefit patients with PAD.

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Spotlight on Advancements in Mitral Valve Repair, Research

DAIC

The Smidt Heart Institute recently received CAROL Act funding to study the connection between ventricular arrhythmias—abnormal heartbeats that start in the heart’s two lower chambers—and an elevated risk of sudden cardiac death in patients with mitral valve disease.

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Study Finds AI Can Help Predict Patients With High Risk of Major Adverse Cardiac Events

DAIC

Patients flagged by the AI for low ejection fraction were twice as likely to experience MACE compared to those without a positive AI result. These patients also faced a 65% higher mortality rate, even after adjusting for traditional risk factors. Nicholas S. Peters, Director of the Health Impact Lab at Imperial.