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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 46m

🪑➡️🫀 New study finds:

More time lying/reclining = higher CVD risk score & multiple risk factors

Short sitting bouts & standing = opposite effect

Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/yyC350XbhG1

#HeartHealth #Cardiology #Prevention #CardioSky #MedSky

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

🫀 New research alert!
Validity of Self-Assessment Tools for Cardiovascular Risk Behaviors: A Systematic Review
Read the full article 👉 https://ow.ly/OlQg50Xbf17

#Cardiology #PreventiveCardiology #Research #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 19h

🧬 New Mendelian randomization study links artificial sweeteners with ↑ risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes—raising questions about “sugar-free” solutions.

🔗 https://ow.ly/iA5450XaizH

#CVD #Diabetes #Nutrition #PublicHealth #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 19h

📉 New analysis: Use of triglyceride-lowering therapies among Medicare beneficiaries fell ~22%, with spending dropping ~32%.

🔗 https://ow.ly/6ukY50XaixG

#Triglycerides #LipidTherapies #HealthEconomics #CVDPrevention #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Society for Preventive Cardiology @aspcardio.bsky.social · 21h

📢 Join us Oct 22, 2–3 PM CDT for the next ASPC CardioCore Webinar with Dr. Brittany Weber: Role of Inflammation in Cardiovascular Disease. Free & open to all!
https://ow.ly/brG950XaO34

#Cardiology #PreventiveCardiology #MedEd #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 1d

🌍 A global look-back (1990–2021) + projections forward: rising cardiovascular mortality linked to high BMI. Obesity = major threat to heart health worldwide.

🔗 https://ow.ly/FfHX50XaiuE

#Obesity #HeartHealth #CVDTrends #Prevention #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 1d

🔬 New study: Systemic inflammation modulates how Lipoprotein(a) drives coronary stenosis in chronic coronary disease — suggesting inflammation isn’t just bystander but a key amplifier.
🔗 https://ow.ly/Q8B650Xairl

#Lp(a) #Inflammation #CVDPrevention #CardioScience

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

🍽️ New paper: Beyond “low salt, low fat” — time to reimagine nutrition guidance in cardiac discharge summaries to better support recovery and long-term heart health.

📖 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666667725003964

#CardioNutrition #HeartHealth #CardioSky #MedSky

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

🏥 New real-world study: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in US hospitals carries a heavy clinical and economic burden—especially when systemic inflammation is present. Higher costs, longer stays, and more readmissions.
🔗 https://ow.ly/xgUW50X9Zuv
#CardioSky #MedSky

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

🔬 New research: Genetic vs. measured LDL-C show distinct + interactive effects on CVD & stroke subtypes. Insights into risk + prevention strategies.

👉 https://ow.ly/EqFj50X9Z69

#LDL #Stroke #HeartHealth #Prevention #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 5d

🌍 New GBD analysis: Atrial fibrillation & flutter pose a growing global burden in working-age adults (1990–2021).

🔗 https://ow.ly/REYG50X9ehq

#AtrialFibrillation #GlobalHealth #HeartHealth #CardioSky #MedSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 6d

📊 New study: Coronary CT angiography reveals that coronary artery disease is strongly linked to adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with psoriatic disease.

🔗 https://ow.ly/zeKH50X8Bw9

#PsoriaticDisease #CardioImaging #CVDPrevention

American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 7d

❤️‍🩹 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 · 8d

🚨 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 · 11d

📊 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 · 16d

🔍 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 · 16d

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 · 16d

📊 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 · 17d

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 · 18d

📊 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 · 18d

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 · 18d

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 · 18d

📊 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 · 18d

🚨 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 · 22d

🧬 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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