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
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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
Microplastics in Coffee Pods: Current Evidence and Potential Health Implications
Microplastics in Coffee Pods: Current Evidence and Potential Health Implications Key Takeaways Research reveals alarming levels of microplastic contamination in single-use coffee pods, with significant health implications for daily coffee drinkers and actionable solutions available. • A single plastic coffee pod can release over
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
The Surprising Link Between Psoriasis and Heart Disease: What Patients Need to Know
The Surprising Link Between Psoriasis and Heart Disease: What Patients Need to Know Introduction Psoriasis and cardiovascular disease are closely connected in ways that extend well beyond coincidental comorbidity. Psoriasis affects approximately 2 to 3 percent of the U.S. population, and individuals with this chronic inflammatory
Reevaluating the Annual ECG: Screening Tool or Waste of Resources?
The Hidden Burden of Subclinical Hypothyroidism: When to Treat and When to Watch
The Hidden Burden of Subclinical Hypothyroidism: When to Treat and When to Watch Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Abstract Background:Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is defined by elevated serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels alongside normal free thyroxine
New Blood Pressure Guidelines: Why 130/80 mm Hg Sparks Fresh Debate in 2025
Polypills for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Smart Innovation or Oversimplification?
Polypills for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Smart Innovation or Oversimplification? Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Abstract The polypill, a fixed-dose combination of multiple cardiovascular medications in a single pill, represents a major shift in
Cholesterol Guidelines 2025: Should Age 40 Be the New Threshold for Statin Therapy?
