Vol. 15 is now published!
Read about the Inflation Reduction Act's effect on CVD prevention, the AHA/ACC/HFSA HF guidelines: changing the focus to prevention, HDL-C: when to rethink too much of a good thing... and so much more!
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We received the Journal's 1st Impact Factor (IF) for 2022... 4.1!!
IF is a measure of the # of times an avg paper in a journal is cited during a year. This is a GREAT start for such a young pub. Keep submitting!!
Erin D. Michos, M.D. Nathan Wong ASPC Dr. Martha Gulati ♥️🫀❤️‍🩹🇨🇦

With improved detection of subclinical atherosclerosis & more formal structured assessment of bleeding risk, there may still be a place for low dose aspirin, particularly in patients who need a more personalized treatment approach. Read on: ow.ly/luth50NtfaI
Michael J. Blaha

Gaps remain in knowledge of CVD risk among young women, particularly after an APO. The peripartum period may represent a unique opportunity for targeted education when healthcare engagement is high. Read on: ow.ly/6a3n50NteWP
Sadiya Khan

Prevention advances in 2021 ACC/AHA Chest Pain Guideline: nonobstructive plaque is CAD; CCTA for selected patients; CAC added to functional testing; and GDMT is critical for all patients with CAD. Read on: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
Rhanderson Cardoso

This review summarizes the major intravascular imaging trials and the impact of intensive lipid lowering on plaque burden and composition. Read on: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
Steve Nicholls

In this national survey, individuals with poor CRF profile had higher odds of premature CHD than those with optimal profile, and burden of CHD increased with worsening of CRF profile. Read on: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… Khurram Nasir

Social risk is associated with higher odds of achieving fewer ideal cardiovascular health factors, and appeared to be partly mediated by depression, stress, and perceived discrimination. Read on: ow.ly/Qxk050NtbHw Sebhat Erqou

Today is Lp(a)Awareness Day!
In this study: Lp(a) screening was rare & elevated Lp(a) was observed in more than 1/4 of patients receiving LLTs, with the highest mean Lp(a) levels observed in Black patients
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#KnowLpa Family Heart Foundation Nathan Wong

55% of young sudden cardiac death (SCD) patients are obese, with all classes of obesity over-represented compared to the general Aust population. Pts with BMI>50kg/m2 comprise 8.5% of young SCD.
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Elizabeth Paratz

County-level study of cardioprotective antihyperglycemic agents (SGLT2i and GLP-1RA) finds low prescribing across counties with a pattern of lower utilization in Black predominant counties.
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Rohan Khera

Amongst patients with T2DM, recent ACS, and a moderate-to-high likelihood of advanced liver fibrosis, apabetalone was associated with a significantly lower rate of ischemic MACE and HHF and attenuated the increase in hepatic FS over time.
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We are getting down to the wire for abstract submissions to #ASPC2023 (deadline is 4/1) of which accepted abstracts get published in a supplement in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology! aspconline.org/2023congress/
Dr. Martha Gulati ♥️🫀❤️‍🩹🇨🇦 Michael D. Shapiro Amit Khera

National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 3, 2023. Together, we can wear red and be the BIG difference for a better life for women everywhere. #bethebeat #goredday
American Heart Association Dr. Martha Gulati ♥️🫀❤️‍🩹🇨🇦

You know what you should do to celebrate #heartmonth in February?! Submit an abstract for #ASPC2023 ! All (qualifying) abstracts that are presented this year in Arlington will be published in the fall Journal! Don't wait - the deadline is April 1st!
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GlycA, hsCRP Differentially Associated with MI, Ischemic Stroke: in the Dallas Heart Study and Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Kayla Riggs ASPC
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Congratulations to Samip Sheth on his commentary about inflammatory disorders in CVD! #Fellowsvoice ASPC
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28 studies reported statistically significant associations between anxiety sensitivity and exercise, cardiovascular disease, and participation in cardiac rehabilitation. ASPC
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This study uses no/low-cost CAC scoring to investigate thoracic aortic aneurysm using the CLARIFY registry. Sadeer Al-Kindi, MD Tasveer Khawaja ASPC
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Check out the 1st ever review focused on the intersection of ML and digital health technology for preventive cardiology. Aamir Javaid, MD Francoise Marvel, MD ASPC
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