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Don't Miss the New AHA Recommendations on Triglycerides Free
- July 13, 2011
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
A new scientific statement raises the threshold for pharmacologic treatment of hypertriglyceridemia. -
Triglycerides and Cardiovascular Disease: The Experts Speak Free
- July 13, 2011
- Kirsten E. Fleischmann, MD, MPH,
and Allan S. Brett, MD - Cardiology
Experts redefine an optimal triglyceride level and stress that lifestyle changes are required to reach it. -
Are Nonfasting Better Than Fasting Triglyceride Levels at Predicting Cardiac Events? Free
- August 8, 2007
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
In two large cohort studies, CVD risk correlated more strongly with nonfasting than with fasting levels, but the clinical significance of hypertriglyceridemia is still unclear.- Reviewing:
- Bansal S et al., JAMA 2007 Jul 18; 298:309-16. Nordestgaard BG et al., JAMA 2007 Jul 18; 298:299-308. McBride PE., JAMA 2007 Jul 18; 298:336-8.
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Poll Results Are In Free
- March 31, 2010
- Cardiology
Results from our poll question, "Would you add a fenofibrate to the regimen of a 70-year-old man with type 2 diabetes who has an HDL . . . -
A New Agent for Lowering Lipid Levels?
- March 10, 2010
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
In a phase II study, eprotirome, a thyromimetic, yielded promising results when added to statins in patients with treatment-resistant hypercholesterolemia.- Reviewing:
- Ladenson PW et al., N Engl J Med 2010 Mar 11; 362:906.
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AIM-HIGH Halted: A Death Knell for the HDL Hypothesis? Six Experts Weigh In Free
- June 8, 2011
- Cardiology
Raising HDL levels with niacin failed to affect clinical outcomes. -
Low-Fat or Low-Carb Diet: Does It Make a Difference?
- August 25, 2010
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
If behavior-modification therapy is part of the weight-loss program, probably not.- Reviewing:
- Foster GD et al., Ann Intern Med 2010 Aug 3; 153:147.
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Poll Results Are In Free
- April 21, 2010
- Cardiology
The latest JW Cardiology poll results are available. See how your colleagues voted. -
The ACCORD Lipid Study: Fenofibrate Doesn't Help Free
- March 14, 2010
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
Although triglyceride levels improved markedly with fenofibrate, incidence of adverse cardiovascular events was not affected.
Audio Interview CME Exam- Reviewing:
- The ACCORD Study Group., N Engl J Med 2010 Mar 14;:
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Triglycerides and Lp(a) Predict Coronary Risk
- August 1, 1996
- MS Lauer
- Cardiology
While LDL and HDL are recognized risk factors for coronary heart disease, the importance of triglycerides and lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] as cardiovascular risk factors is . . .- Reviewing:
- Assman G et al., Am J Cardiol 1996 Jun 01; 77:
1179 1184 .
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A New Statin Lowers Triglycerides
- March 1, 1996
- TH Lee
- Cardiology
Treatment of hypertriglyceridemia relies upon lifestyle changes, nicotinic acid, and fibric acid derivatives. Until now, the "statins," which are used widely to treat hypercholesterolemia, have . . .- Reviewing:
- Bakker-Arkema RG et al., JAMA 1996 Jan 10; 275:
128 133 .
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Pioglitazone vs. Glimepiride for Atherosclerosis in Diabetes
- March 31, 2008
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
Pioglitazone comes out on top in this randomized trial, but we still need outcomes data.- Reviewing:
- Nissen SE et al. for the PERISCOPE Investigators., JAMA 2008 Apr 2; 299:1561.
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Apolipoprotein E Genotypes and Cardiovascular Risks
- October 31, 2007
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
In this meta-analysis, researchers found roughly linear relationships between apo E genotypes and both LDL cholesterol levels and coronary disease.- Reviewing:
- Bennet AM et al., JAMA 2007 Sep 19; 298:1300.
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The Skinny on Four Popular Diets
- March 14, 2007
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
In overweight, nondiabetic, premenopausal women, the diets had only modest effects on body weight and cardiovascular risk factors, with a slight advantage for the Atkins diet over the others.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Gardner CD et al., JAMA 2007 Mar 7; 297:969-77.
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Big Statin Benefit in CAD Patients with the Metabolic Syndrome
- October 11, 2006
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
Just 28 nondiabetic CAD patients with the metabolic syndrome needed to be treated with 80-mg atorvastatin to prevent 1 major adverse event over 5 years, according to a post hoc analysis of the TNT trial.- Reviewing:
- Deedwania P et al. for the Treating to New Targets Investigators., Lancet 2006 Sep 9; 368:919-28. Scheen AJ., Lancet 2006 Sep 9; 368:893-4.
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Dietary Modification and CVD Outcomes in the WHI
- February 23, 2006
- JoAnne M. Foody, MD
- Cardiology
A dietary intervention that focused on total fat intake, rather than more-specific dietary dimensions, did not improve cardiovascular outcomes in postmenopausal women.- Reviewing:
- Howard BV et al., JAMA 2006 Feb 8; 295:655-66. Anderson CM and Appel LJ., JAMA 2006 Feb 8; 295:693-5.
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Outcomes with Fenofibrate in Type 2 Diabetes
- January 5, 2006
- Beat J. Meyer, MD
- Cardiology
Insights from the FIELD study- Reviewing:
- The FIELD Study Investigators., Lancet 2005 Nov 26; 366:1849-61. Colhoun H., Lancet 2005 Nov 26; 366:1829-31.
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Oxidized Phospholipids and CAD
- August 12, 2005
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
Lp(a) lipoprotein consists of apolipoprotein B-100 covalently bound to apolipoprotein(a). Plasma levels of Lp(a) lipoprotein predict coronary artery disease (CAD) events, but its physiologic function . . .- Reviewing:
- Tsimikas S et al., N Engl J Med 2005 Jul 7; 353:46-57. Berliner JA and Watson AD., N Engl J Med 2005 Jul 7; 353:9-11.
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Proof That Physical Activity Benefits Children
- August 12, 2005
- Robert A. Dershewitz, MD, MSc
- Cardiology
Everyone recommends that children engage in regular physical activity. This suggestion makes sense, but what is the evidence, and how much activity is enough?- Reviewing:
- Strong WB et al., J Pediatr 2005 Jun; 146:732-7. Dietz WH., J Pediatr 2005 Jun; 146:719-20.
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Should a Low-Fat Diet Be Plant-Based?
- June 3, 2005
- Joel M. Gore, MD
- Cardiology
In the short term, a low-fat diet that emphasized plant-based foods lowered cholesterol more than a typical low-fat diet did.- Reviewing:
- Gardner CD et al., Ann Intern Med 2005 May 3; 142:725-33. Jenkins DJA et al., Ann Intern Med 2005 May 3; 142:793-5.
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