Research Summary
Research Summary
10/24/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
In a study that assessed pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) density, researchers noted an association between higher PCAT density and greater coronary plaque burden and cardiovascular disease in people with...
10/24/2024
Acute coronary syndrome
Acute coronary syndrome
01/12/2023
The American Heart Association (AHA) statement recommends strategies for clinicians on how they can manage acute coronary syndrome in the older adult population.
01/12/2023
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
09/29/2020
Researchers conducted a retrospective review of data from patients who underwent bariatric surgery in order to examine the effects of the procedure of pericardial fat thickness and the risk of developing...
09/29/2020
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
09/10/2020
Researchers sought to determine the ways in which rheumatoid arthritis impacts the risk of myocardial infarction, major adverse cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality among patients with and without...
09/10/2020
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
05/22/2018
The authors of a new study compared the rates of death, myocardial infarction, and urgent revascularization among 900 patients who were randomly assigned to fractional flow reserve-guided percutaneous...
05/22/2018
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
12/01/2017
In a recent study, researchers sought to determine if male-pattern baldness and premature greying, which have been shown to be associated with vascular age, were risk factors for CAD.
12/01/2017
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
10/03/2017
A recent meta-analysis sought to determine the clinical effectiveness of CCTA compared with functional stress testing among patients with suspected CAD.
10/03/2017
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
08/31/2017
An ongoing study aims to evaluate atherosclerotic outcomes associated with a low-calorie, high anti-inflammatory diet in patients with coronary artery disease, compared with statin use. Study details were...
08/31/2017
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
07/26/2017
In a recent study, researchers sought to determine if this association was influenced by a genetic predisposition to high serum calcium levels in patients with and without CAD.
07/26/2017
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
07/15/2017
In a recent study, researchers investigated potential predictors for coronary artery disease in patients with arteriosclerosis. Findings were presented at the 22nd World Congress on Heart Disease.
07/15/2017