New Heart Disease Guidelines Push Earlier Cholesterol Testing and Genetic Screening
Major cardiology groups recommend cholesterol screening in childhood for some, plus new genetic risk factors like lipoprotein(a) testing.
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Major cardiology groups recommend cholesterol screening in childhood for some, plus new genetic risk factors like lipoprotein(a) testing.
Analysis of 123,940 patients reveals most reported statin side effects occur equally in placebo groups, challenging widespread medication fears.
New study reveals ischemic heart disease rising 3.79% annually across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania, driven by regional risk factors.
New study shows replacing just 30 minutes of sitting with light activity cuts cardiovascular risk by over half after cardiac events.
PREVENT tool combined with calcium scoring improves heart attack prediction in 7,000-person study, enabling better preventive care decisions.
Swedish researchers discover genetic mutations that dramatically increase venous blood clot risk, offering new insights for prevention.
New research reveals COPD patients accumulate 3x more soot-like carbon in lung cells than smokers, triggering inflammation and worse breathing.
Scientists found that boosting ApoM levels helps clear harmful cholesterol deposits that cause age-related vision loss and heart problems.
New Johns Hopkins AI model spots deadly heart scarring patterns in MRI scans that doctors miss, dramatically outperforming current guidelines.
New research shows high-dose rosuvastatin and atorvastatin from day one provide better heart protection than gradual dose increases.
New research reveals COVID accelerates arterial aging by about 5 years, particularly in women, raising long-term cardiovascular risks.
New research shows limiting sugar from pregnancy through age 2 dramatically reduces cardiovascular disease risk in adulthood.