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Statins for Primary Prevention in Women: How an Individual-Benefit Model Could Expand Treatment to Hypercholesterolemic Women Under Age 65 with 10-Year ASCVD Risk Less Than 7.5%
Evidence in support of statins for the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in women was sparse until recently.1 However, meta-analyses have documented that…
Current Understanding of the Contribution of Lipoprotein(a) to Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women
It is well-established that, compared to men, post-menopausal women enjoy a degree of protection against atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).1 The rate of ASCVD in post-menopausal…
Evaluation of Women for the Primary Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
The 2013 American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults suggest…
The Important Role of Lipidologists in Dispelling ASCVD Treatment Myths Among Special Populations
A 52-year-old woman was referred to our Lipid Clinic several weeks ago by her primary care physician who felt overwhelmed and exasperated and was asking…
Diet and Disparities
This article will share some tips and recipes you may share with your patients who are impoverished.
The PREDIMED Study: Should the Mediterranean Diet Be Recommended to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease?
One of the most widely recommended diets for CVD prevention is the Mediterranean diet, which recommends following a dietary pattern that includes mostly fresh fruits…
Coffee and Your Health: Should You Have a Little or a Latte?
Choosing the right morning drink may prove to be beneficial to your heart. Close to 50% of adults in the U.S. have 1 cup of…
Healthy Dietary Patterns, Not Specific Nutrient Targets
A healthy diet is a powerful tool for the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite low-fat recommendations, the prevalence of obesity continues to…