Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

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Sleep-Disordered Breathing Associated With Impairments in Free Fatty Acid Metabolism

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Bryant Moeller

Patients with sleep-disordered breathing were more likely to have impairments in free fatty acid metabolism than those without sleep-disordered breathing.

Prolonged Heat Exposure in Cystic Fibrosis Can Lead to Metabolic Alkalosis

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Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

In patients with cystic fibrosis, prolonged exposure to heat can lead to chloride-deficient metabolic alkalosis as a result of a loss of electrolytes through sweat.

Bempedoic Acid Found to Reduce LDL-C Levels in Hypercholesterolemia, ASCVD

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Bempedoic acid was found to be safe and effective at lowering LDL-C in patients with hypercholesterolemia.

Plant Protein Intake Linked to Lower Overall, CVD Mortality

Higher plant protein intake is associated with reductions in the risks for overall and cardiovascular disease mortality in men and women.

Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome on the Rise in Some Patient Populations

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Michelle Lampariello

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is rising at an unequal rate among different patient demographics.

Statin Use May Reduce All-Cause, CVD Mortality in Older Patients

In US veterans aged 75 years and older, statin use is associated with reduced all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.

New Algorithm Proposed for Dysbetalipoproteinemia Diagnosis

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Jessica Nye, PhD

An algorithm using simple clinical variables was proposed for the diagnosis of dysbetalipoproteinemia.

Tooth Loss More Prevalent in Adults With Chronic Disease

Adults with severe chronic disease or with fair or poor general health have a higher prevalence of edentulism and severe tooth loss.

Modest Reductions in LDL-C in ASCVD Associated With Low Adherence, Prescribing of High-Intensity Statin Therapy

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Brandon May

Suboptimal adherence to and low prescribing of high-intensity statin therapy may be associated with the modest reductions in LDL-C observed in patients with ASCVD.

High BMI, Blood Pressure Associated With Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Women

By

Rachael Beairsto

Women with elevated body mass index and hypertension are more likely to have subclinical hypothyroidism and may benefit from regular screening.

Association Found Between HDL-C Levels, Variability and Risk for Stroke, MI, Mortality

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Gary Rothbard MD, MS

Low mean levels and high variability of HDL-C were found to be associated with increased risks for stroke, myocardial infarction and all-cause mortality.