Venous thromboembolism, that consists of the interrelated conditions deep-vein thrombosis
and pulmonary embolism, is an under-appreciated vascular disease. In Western regions …

Diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension are modifiable risk factors that predict
cardiovascular disease events. The effect of these risk factors on incident cardiovascular …

PUBLISHED BY ELSEVIER levels stratified by age and sex. Estimates of several summary
epidemiological measures are produced, including composite measures such as …

Background Patients with elevated triglyceride levels are at increased risk for ischemic
events. Icosapent ethyl, a highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester, lowers …

Background: Despite significant progress in primary prevention, the rate of MI has not
declined in young adults. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate statin …

Heart failure (HF) is a major disease in our society that often presents with multiple
comorbidities with mutual interaction and aggravation. The comorbidity of HF and stroke is a …

Background: Chronic kidney disease is associated with adverse outcomes among patients
with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) or diabetes. Commonly used medications to …

Background: Cardiovascular diseases stem from modifiable risk factors. Peer support is a
proven strategy for many chronic illnesses. Randomized trials assessing the efficacy of this …

“Normal” blood pressure,“normal” cholesterol, and “no” diabetes are terms that patients are
happy to hear at the end of their clinical visit because they consider these terms to be …

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31/202(2006.01) A61K 45/06(2006.01) A61K 31/222(2006.01) A61K 31/232(2006.01) A61K …