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Summer 2023
Introduction Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is an umbrella term for atherosclerotic conditions that affect the cardiovascular system, including ischemic heart disease, peripheral artery disease, and ischemic stroke. The public health impact of ASCVD is hard to overstate, it is... more
The Midwest Lipid Association (MWLA) would like to congratulate and express deep appreciation to all authors and co-editors, Drs. Willard and Braun, who are MWLA Board members, for the enlightening Summer Edition of LipidSpin with emphasis on “NLA impact on the Health Community”.... more
Chad Morreale, DO Cardiovascular Disease Fellow Division of Cardiology Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Chicago, IL Dr. Chad Morreale is currently at General Cardiology Fellow at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. As a Chicagoland native, Dr Morreale attended Purdue... more
To download the Summer WordSpin, click here! Guidelines for the crossword: 1. Answers to most questions can be found in this edition. 2. There are no spaces or dashes between multiple word answers. 3. No words are used twice.
Greetings, NLA members, I hope all is well. The NLA has had a productive few months! Notable developments include the new, terrific edition of LipidSpin landing in your mailbox, the Pentathlon Challenge coming to a close, and the Annual Scientific Sessions in early June. Organized by my... more
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change, that lives within the means available, and works cooperatively against common threats”. - Charles Erasmus Darwin It is always my pleasure to... more
In this LipidSpin edition of the “NLA Impact on the Health Community”, we highlight how the NLA contributes to the understanding of incredibility impactful issues in medicine. The NLA has contributed to many aspects of clinical lipid medicine with scientific statements,... more
What is Lp(a) and Why Is It Important? In recent years, lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] has been recognized as a prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It is estimated that ~20% of the global population have elevated Lp(a) levels (greater than 50 mg/dL or 100 nmol/L). Lp(a) risk for major... more
Introduction As healthcare professionals, we devote our careers to service. We hope to make a lasting impact for each of our patients. Our advancements in treating and preventing cardiovascular disease over the past few decades have made a clear impact, one patient at a time. As a nation,... more