CHD

Incidental Coronary Calcium on Routine Chest CT Predicts Future Cardiovascular Risk as Well as Dedicated Heart Scans

Incidental coronary artery calcium (CAC) identified on routine nongated chest CT scans predicts future coronary heart disease (CHD) and cardiovascular…

6 days ago

Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors Linked to More Vulnerable Coronary Plaques

The burden of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors—not just the total number of risk factors—is strongly associated with greater coronary plaque…

6 days ago

Viral Infections Increase CHD Risk

A systematic review and meta‐analysis suggests that influenza, SARS‐CoV‐2, HIV, hepatitis C virus, and herpes zoster are all associated with…

9 months ago

Geographical Variation in Lipoprotein (a) Levels Among CHD Patients

A global study suggested that most patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) have Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] levels below risk-enhancing thresholds…

1 year ago

Mediterranean Diet May Slow Atherosclerosis Progression and Prevent CHD

A Spanish secondary prevention study suggested that Mediterranean diet might reduce neutrophil levels and slow the progression of atherosclerosis and…

2 years ago

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