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In asymptomatic never smokers

AHA: Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Ups Atherosclerosis Risk

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Extent of SHTS exposure linked to presence, extent of atherosclerosis in asymptomatic never smokers
The number of hospitalizations for heart failure has risen in the United States

AHA: Hospitalizations Up for Heart Failure in the United States

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But length of stay and mortality are decreasing
A new injectable medication called inclisiran cuts low-density lipoprotein cholesterol by half or more

AHA: Inclisiran Twice Yearly May Effectively Control Cholesterol

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Injectable medication is a next-level PCSK9 inhibitor
A new implantable continuous glucose monitoring system seems to be safe and accurate for diabetes

Implantable Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Safe, Accurate

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>99 percent of samples in clinically acceptable error zones A and B in Clarke Error Grid Analysis
In a Clinical Practice Guideline published online Nov. 13 in Circulation

Guidelines Updated for Management of PAD

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New guidelines emphasize importance of structured exercise program, tailored to individual patients
The current demand for rheumatologists exceeds supply

ACR: Demand Exceeds Supply for Rheumatologists

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By 2030, excess demand expected to be 138 percent more than supply, versus 36 percent currently
A combination of a left ventricular assist device and intensive drug therapy may help boost heart function in end-stage heart failure patients

AHA: LVAD Plus Intensive Drug Tx May Aid Heart Failure Patients

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Small study suggests protocol could help avoid need for heart transplantation
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that certain adults aged 40 to 75 years without cardiovascular disease history but with one or more cardiovascular risk factors initiate statins. These recommendations are included in the final recommendation statement published in the Nov. 15 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association

USPSTF Advises Statins for Some Adults With No CVD History

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Recommendation for those aged 40 to 75 years with one or more risk factor, 10-year risk of ≥10 percent
Eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help young adults keep their blood pressure at a healthy level

AHA: Omega-3s May Help Reduce BP in Young, Healthy Adults

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Study found higher blood levels of fatty acids were linked with lower blood pressure
The odds of surviving cardiac arrest seem higher for patients who've been taking statins

AHA: Survival Odds Up With Statins Before Cardiac Arrest

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Those already taking statin medication more likely to be alive one year later