Atherosclerosis

The Skeptical Cardiologist on how CAC scans fit into current practice in preventive cardiology

Food labels often list emulsifiers linked to long-term health outcomes

Trial affirms advantage over culprit-lesion-only stenting in those ages 75 and up

Other recommendations also released for endocarditis, cardiomyopathies, ACS, and more

Guideline recommendation had been based on assumptions

Study shows cardiovascular consequences but not overall mortality impact

The loudest critics are the biggest offenders

Patients should be watched for aortic disease, study suggests

Risk stratification with or without obstructive coronary disease

For some people, revascularization to improve symptoms or help survival also endorsed

Local Superfund site may contribute to inorganic arsenic exposure

Endocrinologists urged to pay attention to COORDINATE trial

Repurposed anti-inflammatory drug may be used alone or in combination with standard meds

Men with hypogonadism and heart disease or risk factors saw no increased risk vs placebo