Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol
More Intensive LDL-C Lowering May Cut Recurrent Stroke Risk
More intensive LDL-C-lowering with statin-based therapies linked to reduced risk for recurrent stroke for patients with evidence of atherosclerosis
Nutrient-Laden Snacks Can Meaningfully Cut Cholesterol
Consumption of a suite of ready-to-eat bioactive foods tied to 8.8 percent drop in LDL cholesterol in four weeks
AHA: Better Management of High Cholesterol Needed in Young Adults
A substantial number of young adults with moderate or severe hypercholesterolemia do not achieve guideline-directed reductions in LDL-C
Walnut Intake Linked to Modest Decrease in LDL Cholesterol in Seniors
Significant decreases in total cholesterol, LDL-C, intermediate density lipoprotein cholesterol, with no increase in weight
Higher Maternal Lipid Profile Tied to Congenital Heart Disease in Offspring
Doubled risk seen for high triglyceride, total/high-density lipoprotein, and apolipoprotein-A1
AHA Says Up Physical Activity for Mildly Elevated BP, Cholesterol
Assess and prescribe physical activity for all patients, including those with elevated BP, cholesterol who are at mild-moderate risk
Provider Teams Outperform Solo Care for New-Onset Chronic Disease
Among solo providers, there was little difference in care management and outcomes between physicians, nonphysicians
MI, ASCVD Risk Higher in Older Adults With Elevated LDL-C
And LDL cholesterol-lowering therapies are effective for reducing cardiovascular events in older adults
Most Couples Concordant for Cardiovascular Risk
