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Trends in Lipoprotein(a) Testing at the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems from 2012-2021
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is an independent and causal risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Elevated Lp(a) levels are associated with a higher risk for myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, aortic stenosis, and stroke. Lp(a) levels are primarily genetically driven and minimally impacted by diet and lifestyle, so a single measurement can identify individuals with elevated levels. However, Lp(a) screening has not been widely integrated into clinical practice in the United States.
Source: Journal of Clinical Lipidology - July 1, 2023 Category: Lipidology Authors: Archna Bajaj, Lakshmi Parvathinathan, Marjorie Risman, Ahmad Alsattari, Daniel J. Rader Tags: Best Practices in Lipid Management Source Type: research

Calcium intake, calcium supplementation and cardiovascular disease and mortality in the British population: EPIC-norfolk prospective cohort study and meta-analysis
AbstractThe role of dietary calcium in cardiovascular disease prevention is unclear. We aimed to determine the association between calcium intake and incident cardiovascular disease and mortality. Data were extracted from the European Prospective Investigation of Cancer, Norfolk (EPIC-Norfolk). Multivariable Cox regressions analysed associations between calcium intake (dietary and supplemental) and cardiovascular disease (myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure, aortic stenosis, peripheral vascular disease) and mortality (cardiovascular and all-cause). The results of this study were pooled with those from published pr...
Source: European Journal of Epidemiology - December 31, 2020 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

‘ Take Action ’ : Dave McGillivray ’s Message To Anyone Ignoring Symptoms Of Heart Disease
BOSTON (CBS) – There aren’t many people who run their age in miles every year. Dave McGillivray does. From the time he was a boy, he’s celebrated his good health and love of running with a personal challenge that obviously gets more challenging with age. His last “full” birthday run was last year: 63 miles. This year, by necessity, he split the effort into 32 miles of running and 32 miles of biking. A feat, to be sure. But this year, he is facing a challenge for which there is no training. McGillivray, arguably one of the most fit people on the planet, has coronary artery disease and is preparing to undergo ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - October 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Watch Listen Dave McGillivray Lisa Hughes Mass General Hospital Source Type: news