Inflammation as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor Are We Ready for Anti-Inflammatory Therapy Review Abstract Inflammation is now firmly established as a central component of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and a key contributor to residual cardiovascular risk. While traditional risk factors such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking, and
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Is Clonal Hematopoiesis a New Cardiovascular Risk Factor?
Is Clonal Hematopoiesis a New Cardiovascular Risk Factor? Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Abstract This paper explores growing evidence that links clonal hematopoiesis, particularly clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), to an increased risk of
Drug Preferences Among Patients And Physicians For Diagnosed Dyslipidemia
Drug Preferences Among Patients And Physicians For Diagnosed Dyslipidemia Overview The study focused on evaluating patient and physician drug preferences regarding lipid-lowering drugs, particularly proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors, as an alternative to statins for dyslipidemia treatment. Employing an online discrete choice experiment (DCE), the research aimed to ascertain the relative
Community Hypertension and Atherosclerosis Risk
Community Hypertension and Atherosclerosis Risk Elevated blood pressure (BP) is considered one of the key risk factors in deaths caused by cardiovascular and renal problems. Despite the increase in awareness about hypertension and the advancements in treatment through the last decades, many patients still suffer from elevated BP while on treatment.
