Suboptimal Triglyceride Levels Common Among US Adults
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of elevated triglyceride levels in adults with and without statin use and the related 10-year predicted risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders
DPP-4 Inhibition Potentially Reduces Atherogenesis in Some People Living With HIV
Treatment with sitagliptin had no effect on soluble CD14 when given to participants with virally suppressed HIV infection.
Most Americans Concerned About Weight, Link to Heart Health
Most Americans are concerned about their weight and understand the connection between weight and cardiovascular health, but a substantial proportion of them are not doing much to lose excess weight.
Aspirin Reduces CV Event Risk in Individuals Without Cardiovascular Disease
The use of aspirin was associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular events in individuals without cardiovascular disease.
Higher Exposure to CVD Risk Factors in Women vs Men Who Have Diabetes
Compared with men, women who have diabetes experience greater changes in the cumulative burden of cardiovascular risk factors from young to middle-age adulthood.
Lipoprotein(a) as Risk Factor in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Researchers examined whether lipoprotein(a) cholesterol life-years can effectively measure cumulative risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and questioned whether this metric may apply to the incidence of aortic valve calcification.
Novel Lipid Biomarker HDL3-C Predicts Severity of Coronary Artery Disease
Investigators sought to determine the effect HDL-C subparticles HDL2-C and HDL3-C have on assessing CAD severity in patients who receive statin therapy.
Rising Glucose Levels in Midlife May Put Individuals at Risk for Diabetes, CVD
Increased glucose levels in middle-aged adults that include the development of diabetes are associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease.
Comorbid Metabolic Syndrome, Psoriatic Arthritis Linked to Reduced Health-Related Quality of Life
Patients with plaque psoriasis have a reduced health-related quality of life, mainly in terms of emotional aspects.
High Fiber Intake Associated With Lower Risk for Noncommunicable Diseases
High intake of fiber is associated with a reduced risk for several noncommunicable diseases.
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