The aim of the present study was to evaluate the factors that modulate the protective action of statins on cardiorenal function, regardless of the lipid-lowering effect. To treat abnormal serum…
We aimed to examine whether an association exists between the presence and extent of coronary lipid core plaques (LCPs) detected by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) performed before percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)…
We compared the performance of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) versus the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) in diagnosing the metabolic syndrome and assessed the diagnostic accuracy of the metabolic syndrome definition using…
Postmortem studies have demonstrated that morbidly obese subjects, surprisingly, have less coronary atherosclerosis than obese subjects. However, the reasons for this apparent protection from atherosclerosis are not yet clear. Thromboxane…
The purpose of the present substudy of the Lipid Treatment Assessment Project 2 was to assess dual C-reactive protein (CRP) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol goal attainment across a spectrum…
Deficiency in 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) is a treatable condition that has been associated with coronary artery disease and many of its risk factors. A practical time to assess for 25(OH)D…
The midterm clinical and functional benefits of percutaneous coronary intervention in patients aged ≥90 years have not been clearly defined. From January 2005 to June 2009, 173 patients aged ≥90…
Acknowledgment This continuing medical education (CME) activity is supported by an educational grant from Amgen , Thousand Oaks, California. Disclosures Dr. Friedewald has received honoraria from and is a speaker…
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates. Although a previous study reported that pretreatment with sodium bicarbonate is more effective than sodium chloride for prophylaxis of…
Concentric remodeling (CR) is defined as increased left ventricular (LV) wall thickness with normal total LV mass. When encountered in populations with hypertension or patients undergoing aortic valve replacement, some…
