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Seme Burka
@semeburka.bsky.social
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Preventive cardiology fellow 🫀 Johns Hopkins University
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Seme Burka @semeburka.bsky.social · Jul 16
For patients who can’t tolerate statins, or need more LDL-C lowering despite high-intensity therapy, bempedoic acid is a proven option that’s often overlooked.
@erinmichos.bsky.social @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social
Quick read our case 🔗 @accintouch.bsky.social

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For patients who can’t tolerate statins, or need more LDL-C lowering despite high-intensity therapy, bempedoic acid is a proven option that’s often overlooked
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · Jun 27
📝 New AJPC Commentary: “LDL-C Targets Based on Coronary Artery Calcium” explores updates to Figure 6 from the 2022 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway, pushing preventive strategies forward.

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#PreventiveCardiology #LDLC #CoronaryCalcium #ACC #AJPC #CardioSky #MedSky
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Seme Burka @semeburka.bsky.social · May 1
Congratulations, Dr. Michos, on receiving such a well-deserved recognition! @erinmichos.bsky.social
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Roger Blumenthal @rblument1.bsky.social · May 1
Congratulations to @erinmichos.bsky.social on being a recipient of the @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social Susan M. MacDonald Sponsorship Award! @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social
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Roger Blumenthal @rblument1.bsky.social · Apr 8
Congratulations to 2 of @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social Superstars!
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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · Mar 31
CONFIRM-II: #AI-QCT Assessment of Coronary Plaque Feature Confers Higher Relative Risk of MACE in Women

Read the journal scan to learn more: bit.ly/4layvBv #ACC25

#CardioSky #MedSky
CONFIRM II: AI-QCT Assessment of Coronary Plaque Feature Confers Higher Relative Risk of MACE in Women - American College of Cardiology
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Erin Michos, MD @erinmichos.bsky.social · Apr 1
Huge congratulations Dr Anum Minhas! @hopkinsheart.bsky.social #ACC25 #CardioOb 🎉🎉👏👏
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allisonghaysmd.bsky.social @allisonghaysmd.bsky.social · Apr 1
Congratulations to @anumminhas @theresaboyer
for wining JACC authorship awards for work in Maternal CV Health 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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@accintouch.bsky.social @janetcatov #acc2025
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Seme Burka @semeburka.bsky.social · Mar 19
🔗New review by Rodriguez, Burka, and Michos – Curr Athero Rep 2025: Impact of Sex Differences on Lipids and Statin Utilization pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100457/

Let’s rethink lipid care in women — and save lives.
Impact of Sex Differences on Lipids and Statin Utilization - PubMed
Statins has demonstrated efficacy in reducing LDL-C and CVD risk in women. However, women are less likely to achieve LDL-C targets compared to men, largely due to undertreatment and delays in initiati...
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Erin Michos, MD @erinmichos.bsky.social · Mar 13
Very sad times. 💔
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Mar 13
Breaking News: Johns Hopkins University, a leader in scientific research, said it would eliminate more than 2,000 workers because of the Trump administration’s steep cuts, primarily to international aid programs.
Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers
The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administration’s cuts, which will slash at least $800 million from its budget.
www.nytimes.com
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Roger Blumenthal @rblument1.bsky.social · Mar 17
My fave St. Patrick’s Day was in ‘19 when Drs. Donna Arnett, @erinmichos.bsky.social & I got to present the ACC/AHA Primary Prevention of CVD Guideline - snazzy green dress & tie
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Leticia Kawano-Dourado @leticiakawano.bsky.social · Mar 3
1/ Are women aware of the #metabolichealth challenges during #menopause #perimenopause? In middle-aged women, APO-B & LDL rise—while they remain stable in men
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This shift, along with increased inflammation, sleep loss accelerates cardiovascular risk +
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Roger Blumenthal @rblument1.bsky.social · Mar 4
Well done @mmukherjeemd.bsky.social @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social ⭐️ & #Nora’sMom!
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Johns Hopkins Cardiology @hopkinsheart.bsky.social · Mar 4
Congratulations to our very own JHBMC Echo Lab Director
@mmukherjeemd.bsky.social
for leading the guidelines on echocardiographic assessment of the right heart👏🏻❤️ @ase360.bsky.social

The RV matters, & these updates ensure it gets the attention it deserves!❤️

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Guidelines for the Echocardiographic Assessment of the Right Heart in Adults and Special Considerations in Pulmonary Hypertension: Recommendations from the American Society of Echocardiography
Right heart adaptation to pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a critical determinant of clinical outcomes, morbidity, and mortality in patients with or at …
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Dr Martha Gulati @drmarthagulati.bsky.social · Feb 12
And this is National Cardiac Rehab week too! #preventionisintervention
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Seme Burka @semeburka.bsky.social · Feb 12
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Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring in the Context of Widespread Lipoprotein(a) Testing: Clinical Considerations and Implications for Lipid-Lowering Therapies - PubMed
Observational studies and meta-analyses indicate a nuanced relationship between elevated Lp(a) levels and CAC burden and progression. Elevated Lp(a) is associated with an increased risk of CAC presenc...
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Roger Blumenthal @rblument1.bsky.social · Feb 9
www.wmar2news.com/local/heart-... - excellent comments by @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social Associate Director Professor Erin Michos @erinmichos.bsky.social @semeburka.bsky.social @jelwan.bsky.social
Heart health crisis: One mother's scare with Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
National Wear Red Day raises awareness about the number 1 killer of women, cardiovascular disease. One mom shares her story after her health plummeted due to a rare condition with an unknown cause.
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Erin Michos, MD @erinmichos.bsky.social · Feb 7
I spoke to a news channel about #SCAD and raising awareness of heart disease in women for National Wear Red Day💃
www.wmar2news.com/local/heart-...
Heart health crisis: One mother's scare with Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
National Wear Red Day raises awareness about the number 1 killer of women, cardiovascular disease. One mom shares her story after her health plummeted due to a rare condition with an unknown cause.
www.wmar2news.com
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TCTMD @tctmd.bsky.social · Feb 1
ICYMI: Top Cardiology News for January 2025
Top Cardiology News for January 2025
Top Cardiology News for January 2025 [email protected] Wed, 01/29/2025 - 10:46 1 hour 54 minutes ago STS 2025, bariatric surgery vs GLP-1s, defining obesity, pregnancy complications, and private-equity owned hospitals.
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Roger Blumenthal @rblument1.bsky.social · Jan 27
Great summary of highlights of ‘25 AHA 🫀&🧠 Facts
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JAMA @jama.com · Nov 17
Finerenone was effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular death and heart failure events even in patients with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction who experienced elevated potassium levels.

Read the full study from JAMA Cardiology ➡️ ja.ma/3ObUSHv #AHA24
Figures showing incidence of investigator-reported potassium-related events and rates of cardiovascular death or worsening heart failure.
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World Heart Federation @worldheart.org · Jan 20
🚨 Call for abstracts for #ESCCongress + #WCCardio 2025!

Share your research at ESC Congress 2025 together with World Congress of Cardiology, taking place in Madrid from 29 August to 1 September 2025.

⏰ DEADLINE: 1 March 2025.

More info: www.escardio.org/Congresses-E... @escardio.bsky.social
Call for Abstracts for ESC Congress
Share your cardiology work with the world's largest audience at ESC Congress and receive the highest impact for your cardiovascular research. Submit your abstract.
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