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Regression of High-Risk Plaque with Lifestyle Changes

Diet and lifestyle intervention in addition to optimal medical therapy can slow down plaque building and even...

Might Alcohol Consumption Reduce Stroke?

A J shaped curve illustrating the link between alcohol consumption and ischemic stroke has been reported, suggesting...

Reducing Chronic Inflammation in Atherosclerosis with an Old Drug

Inflammation plays a crucial role in atherosclerosis progression. Recently, the COLCOT study has shown the benefits of...

Latest News on AHA/ACC Primary Prevention Guidelines

Most cardiovascular diseases and mortality come down to 4 years of unhealthy habits (smoking, poor diet, obesity...

Pleiotropic Effect of Metoprolol: Different From other B-blockers

The clinical practice guidelines recommend the early use of endovenous B-blockers in patients undergoing acute myocardial MI,...

Saturated Fats: Dietary Angels or Demons?

In order to reduce cardiovascular events, dietary guidelines recommend restricting saturated fatty acids—without taking into account differences...

AHA 2020 | Effect of Evolocumab in Complex Coronary Revascularization

Evolocumab, a PCSK9 inhibitor, has shown significant reduction of complex coronary disease requiring revascularization (be it PCI...

AHA 2020 | Omega-3 Fatty Acids Provide No Cardiovascular Benefits and Cause More Atrial Fibrillation

Results confirm the interim analysis, whereby the study was suspended for futility. Omega-3 fatty acids do not...