A study found a comparable reduction in LDL-C with statins and bempedoic acid in patients with and without ASCVD. Researchers have developed a machine learning model which can identify people who are likely to have elevated Lp(a). Bempedoic acid treatment is similarly effective at lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol compared with statins. The use of tirzepatide in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity improves both OSA severity and metabolic issues. Fenofibrate significantly reduces the progression of diabetic retinopathy. The CardioNerds and colleagues address the topic of familial hypercholesterolemia. Women with cardiovascular disease are treated with cholesterol-lowering therapies less often than men. Researchers assessed the impact of 4 diet programs—vegan, Mediterranean, Paleolithic, and DASH—on cardiovascular risk. US veterans have a disproportionately high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and a low adherence to LLT. Older firefighters may have more thrombotic risk factors that contribute to a higher risk of coronary heart disease. Distinct variations of coronary artery calcium-derived coronary artery heart disease exist among retired NFL players. A remote, algorithm-based program is effective at helping patients achieve optimal LDL-C levels for at least 12 months. Cynthia Miller, MD, MPH, FACP, discusses why early Lp(a) screening may help prevent cardiovascular disease. Elevated lipoprotein(a) increases the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events independent of ASCVD risk scores. Using tirzepatide may be an effective weight-loss option for individuals with type 2 diabetes who have obesity. The following article was written by Dr. Alaa Diab as a CardioNerds Conference Scholar for
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