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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 22h

❤️‍🩹 New study from ARIC: Life’s Essential 8 score strongly predicts both short- & long-term risk of cardiovascular disease. Prevention starts here.

🔗 https://ow.ly/8bTZ50X7WSt

#HeartHealth #CVPrevention #LifesEssential8 #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 New study insight: High Lipoprotein(a) levels combined with a family history of heart disease significantly raise the risk of premature ASCVD in U.S. adults.

🔗 https://ow.ly/hxEJ50X6oVz

#ASCVD #LipoproteinA #CVDPrevention #HeartHealth #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 4d

📊 New analysis: Elevated Lipoprotein(a) + family history = higher risk of premature ASCVD events in U.S. adults.

🔗 https://ow.ly/hxEJ50X6oVz

#ASCVD #LipoproteinA #HeartHealth

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 9d

🔍 New from MESA: Elevated Interleukin-6 + high Coronary Artery Calcium = ↑ risk of heart failure, especially HFrEF, with additive & multiplicative interaction.
ScienceDirect

📈 More proof inflammation + atherosclerosis go hand in hand.

🔗 https://ow.ly/7Mrg50WZW9X

#CardioSky #MedSky

American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 9d

New review on the PREVENT Equation—good, bad, and ugly. It offers updated CVD risk estimates but raises key questions around calibration, population differences, and where it still falls short.
Read more: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666667725003630

#CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 10d

📊 Meta-analysis (~90k pts): PCSK9 inhibitors show no significant reduction in arrhythmias or sudden cardiac death. More long-term data needed.

🔗 https://ow.ly/aFZv50WZW6h

#CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 10d

Low health literacy + misinformation worsen outcomes in dyslipidemia—leading to treatment delays and bigger disparities. We can’t let myths override medicine.
Read more: https://ow.ly/UqwM50WWTAu

#Dyslipidemia #HealthLiteracy #HealthEquity #PreventiveCardiology #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 11d

📊 New study: Device-measured sedentary time & low fitness in childhood track into adulthood, driving higher cardiometabolic risk.

🔗 https://ow.ly/KzP150X32nU

#HeartHealth #Prevention #CardioFitness #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 11d

Spontaneous preterm delivery may lead to increased arterial stiffness at 6 months postpartum—potentially flagging heightened cardiovascular risk in new mothers. Prevention starts early.
Read more: https://ow.ly/WMz250WUbK4

#MaternalHealth #HeartHealth #PreventiveCardiology #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 11d

Simultaneous exposure to socioeconomic disadvantages predicts poorer cardiovascular health among Brazilian adolescents—highlighting the urgent need to address social inequities early.
Read more: https://ow.ly/Lwsi50WTiN8

#YouthHealth #SocialDeterminants #HeartHealth #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 12d

📊 New study: Lower estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) is linked to higher all-cause & cardiovascular mortality in people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM).

🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#CardioRenal #MetabolicHealth #CVDPrevention #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Society for Preventive Cardiology @aspcardio.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 The ASPC Fellow (FASPC) application window is OPEN!
✔️ Credential & recognition
✔️ Free Congress reg + perks
🗓️ Apply by Dec 30, 2025 to join the Class of 2026.

🔗 www.aspconline.org/fellow-of-th...

#ASPC #FASPC #CVDPrevention #CardioSky #MedSky @ajpcardio.bsky.social

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 16d

🧬 New meta-analysis: Obicetrapib shows strong LDL-C lowering, boosts HDL-C, and improves ApoB/Lp(a) in dyslipidemia — with good safety and even a lower diabetes risk vs placebo. Promising next step in lipid management.

🔗 ow.ly/EIbJ50WZW55

#CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 18d

📊 New study: High waist-hip ratio is common among married couples in India and is linked with increased hypertension risk.

Read more 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#HeartHealth #Hypertension #CVDprevention

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American Society for Preventive Cardiology @aspcardio.bsky.social · 23d

📢 Don’t miss the next #CardioCore Lecture Series!
🫀 Residual Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
📅 Monday, Sept 22, 2025 | ⏰ 6–7 PM CDT | 💻 Virtual
🎙️ Featuring Vijay Nambi, MD (BCM Medicine – Athero & Lipo)
Join us! ow.ly/6hzx50WWtJm
#HeartHealth #CVDPrevention #CardioSky #MedSky @ajpcardio.bsky.social

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American Society for Preventive Cardiology @aspcardio.bsky.social · 26d

Missed the latest #CardioCore lecture? 🎥 Watch it on demand!
Cardiovascular Risk Prediction: From Framingham to Prevent
🗣️ Dr. Sadiya Khan, MD, MSc
📚 Free monthly webinar series on CVD prevention
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi35...
#HeartHealth #CVDprevention @ajpcardio.bsky.social

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 26d

LDL-C taught us the cost of delayed action. Let’s not repeat history with Lipoprotein(a). Universal testing & early intervention are critical to prevent avoidable cardiovascular events.
Full article: ow.ly/Xhgq50WVhHF

#HeartHealth #Prevention #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 27d

The September 2025 Editors’ Message from AJPC reflects on summer’s successes—especially the remarkable @aspcardio.bsky.social in-person Congress—and previews upcoming advances in preventive cardiology. A must-read for staying ahead.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@erinmichos.bsky.social

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Dr Anastasia S Mihailidou PhD FAHA FCSANZ FESC @anastasiasmihaili.bsky.social · Sep 7

Delighted to co-chair 🥊 with Dr Levy & Dr @tbplante.bsky.social 👏

Grateful @drwanpen.bsky.social for 📷 & Scientific Cttee for @ahascience.bsky.social #Hypertension25 invite

♥️ Tim you used our @ajpcardio.bsky.social paper with @drmarthagulati.bsky.social

@spjuraschek.bsky.social🙏

#CardioSky

Wanpen Vongpatanasin @drwanpen.bsky.social · Sep 7

Great debate on how to measure accurately vs efficiently by Phil Levy vs Tim Plante #Hypertension25 @spjuraschek.bsky.social

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · Sep 3

MESA study: ASCVD risk scores often overestimate risk in Hispanic/Latino adults—especially those with Caribbean background or higher West African ancestry. Better-tailored tools are needed.
👉 ow.ly/coNb50WN3Eb
#CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · Sep 3

Study estimates in 2022 alone, 1,081 days were designated as PM₂.₅ AQI ‘action days’ across 236 U.S. counties—corresponding with an estimated 164 excess atherosclerotic cardiovascular (ASCVD) & pulmonary events. Highlighting the urgent need to reevaluate AQI activity guidelines.
ow.ly/ywGB50WN2oL

American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · Sep 2

Elevated IL-6 is linked to high-risk coronary plaque on CT angiography—even in asymptomatic women—underscoring the silent threat of inflammation.
Discover the findings: ow.ly/ZIjq50WN25y

#CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · Sep 2

New study: In pregnant patients with heart failure or pulmonary hypertension, cesarean delivery was linked to lower fetal mortality but came with increased maternal risk in-hospital. Critical insights for delivery planning in high-risk pregnancies.
ow.ly/cIih50WN1Tt

#CardioSky #MedSky

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CardioOB @cardioob.bsky.social · Aug 28

Impact of Mode of Delivery on Maternal & Fetal Outcomes in Pregnant Patients with HF or Pulm Hypertension
#CardioObstetrics #CardioSky www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@ajpcardio.bsky.social @erinmichos.bsky.social @drmarthagulati.bsky.social @anastasiasmihaili.bsky.social @abraguo.bsky.social

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · Aug 27

New review introduces the LEAD framework—Leveraging Evidence and Data—to strengthen pediatric screening protocols for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). Early detection, backed by solid data, can save lives.
Read more: ow.ly/fPIT50WN1F9

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