Coronary artery calcium scoring can risk-stratify patients with hypertension, including those who are SPRINT eligible and can recategorize risk around the atherosclerotic CVD 10% threshold.
Statin use in elderly women with coronary artery disease may prevent bone loss.
Despite research suggesting that there may be increased cardiovascular risk from off-label prescription testosterone use, usage in men with coronary artery disease remains higher than in men without coronary artery disease.
Women with 5 or more live births at increased risk for coronary heart disease, hospitalized MI.
Researchers conducted the first systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the relationship between HBV and the risk for coronary heart disease.
There is an inverse association between coffee consumption and coronary artery calcium, especially among never smokers.
Alirocumab significantly decreased severe cardiovascular risks in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Low-risk acute coronary syndrome patients may require fewer referrals for invasive coronary angiography if they had initial noninvasive testing such as stress echocardiography or cardiovascular magnetic resonance.
Primary prevention efforts such as exercise, weight control, cessation of smoking, and alcohol intake can greatly affect the development of CAD.
Use of long-acting bronchodilators is linked to cardiovascular risks in patients with COPD.
