Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring in 2026: Still Powerful, but Only When Used for the Right Patient Review Key Takeaways Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring continues to occupy an important role in contemporary cardiovascular risk assessment and remains far from obsolete. Although advances in cardiovascular imaging, biomarker testing, and
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Contemporary Lipid Management in Family Practice: Risk Stratification, Coronary Artery Calcium, and Shared Decision-Making for Statin Therapy
Contemporary Lipid Management in Family Practice: Risk Stratification, Coronary Artery Calcium, and Shared Decision-Making for Statin Therapy Review Abstract Purpose: This paper examines current approaches to lipid management in family practice, focusing on risk stratification methods, the role of coronary artery calcium scoring, and implementation of
The Rise of Precision Lipidology: Beyond LDL-C to ApoB, Lp(a), and Atherogenic Particle Burden
The Rise of Precision Lipidology: Beyond LDL-C to ApoB, Lp(a), and Atherogenic Particle Burden Review Abstract Lipidology is undergoing a clinically important transition from traditional cholesterol-centered assessment toward a more precise evaluation of atherogenic lipoprotein burden. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) remains a validated therapeutic target
The Death (or Rebirth) of Aspirin in Primary Prevention
The Death (or Rebirth) of Aspirin in Primary Prevention Abstract The role of aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease has undergone substantial reassessment over the past decade as emerging evidence has challenged long standing assumptions regarding its routine use in individuals without established cardiovascular disease. For many
Obesity as Chronic Disease: Building a Follow-up Model Like HTN/A1c
Obesity as Chronic Disease Building a Follow-up Model Like HTNA1c Abstract Obesity is increasingly recognized as a chronic, relapsing, multifactorial disease that requires long term clinical management rather than episodic intervention. Its pathophysiology involves complex interactions among genetic predisposition, neuroendocrine regulation, metabolic adaptation, environmental
Hypotension Prediction Index and Machine Learning: Game Changer or Gimmick?
Hypotension Prediction Index and Machine Learning Game Changer or Gimmick Abstract Intraoperative and critical care hypotension is independently associated with adverse outcomes, including acute kidney injury, myocardial injury, stroke, prolonged hospitalization, and increased mortality. Even brief episodes of mean arterial pressure below established thresholds have been
Why GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Are Becoming Essential Cardiovascular Drugs
Why GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Are Becoming Essential Cardiovascular Drugs Introduction Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have emerged as a transformative class of medications in the management of type 2 diabetes, demonstrating an approximate 14 percent reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events. Initially developed
Beyond Thrombectomy: Latest Advances in Large Vessel Occlusion Therapy
Beyond Thrombectomy: Latest Advances in Large Vessel Occlusion Therapy Introduction Stroke from large vessel occlusion remains a devastating neurological emergency affecting millions worldwide. According to the American Heart Association, stroke ranks as the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, with
AI in the Cath Lab: Clinical Breakthrough or Expensive Decision Support?
AI in the Cath Lab: Clinical Breakthrough or Expensive Decision Support? Abstract The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into cardiac catheterization laboratories represents a major shift in cardiovascular medicine. This analysis examines the clinical effectiveness, economic impact, and practical implementation of AI systems
LDL Targets Below 40 mg/dL: How Low Is Too Low in 2026?
