Comprehensive CT scans may help identify atherosclerosis among lung cancer patients
Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as advanced age and smoking history, are prevalent among lung cancer patients at ...
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Research suggests comprehensive CT scans may help identify atherosclerosis among lung cancer patients
Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as advanced age and smoking history, are prevalent among lung cancer patients at the time of the diagnosis and increase their risk of future heart disease, ...
Can atherosclerosis be reversed? Here are 3 things to know about coronary artery disease
In addition to substantial lifestyle changes, there may be additional help in reversing atherosclerosis, including statin ...
New insights on heart disease and menopause
Using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to reduce cardiovascular risk during menopause remains a topic of debate. The ...
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Association of blood pressure and left ventricular mass with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis
Background Left ventricular (LV) mass is closely associated with atherosclerotic heart disease, but the mechanisms are not well defined. This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors associated with ...
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Lipoprotein(a) as a Pharmacological Target: Premises, Promises, and Prospects
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is a major health concern worldwide and requires effective preventive measures. Lp(a) (lipoprotein [a]) has recently garnered attention as an independent risk ...
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Doctor’s Tip: Patient stories demonstrating the benefit of carotid IMT screening
February is heart month, a time to think about the health of your and your loved ones’ arteries. If arteries get stressed by ...
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5 Silent Signs of Clogged Arteries That Will Surprise You
Cardiologists reveal the unexpected symptoms of clogged arteries and underlying heart disease that you should know about. The post 5 Silent Signs of Clogged Arteries That Will Surprise You appeared ...
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Kennesaw State Professor wins American Heart Association award for aortic valve research
Normally, heart valve calcification ... of new treatments and the refinement of surgical approaches." In the near future, Sucosky plans to expand the scope of his research to include other ...
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Technology Insight: Ultrasound Measurement of Carotid Plaque—Patient Management, Genetic Research, and Therapy Evaluation
In recent years, it has become clear that carotid IMT, coronary calcification and carotid plaque reflect ... it is assumed that treatments to reduce the burden of atherosclerosis will reduce ...
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Feinsinger column: What to do if your carotid IMT is abnormal
February is heart month. Almost all heart attacks are preventable, but in spite of that they remain the number one cause of death in the U.S for both men and women. Last week’s column ...
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Abstract WMP65: Machine-learning Approach To Classify Vulnerable Calcified Plaque In Embolic Stroke Of Undetermined Source
but the role of plaque calcifications is unclear. We examine a machine-learning approach using eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) to classify carotid plaques as vulnerable or stable using ...