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Conclusions: In contemporary practice, graft failure remains common among patients undergoing CABG and is strongly associated with adverse cardiac events.

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Both LDL and HDL particle concentrations associate positively with an increased risk of developing microvascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes: lost protection by HDL (Zodiac-63) - Cardiovascular Diabetology

Both LDL and HDL particle concentrations associate positively with an increased risk of developing microvascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes: lost protection by HDL (Zodiac-63) - Cardiovascular Diabetology

Source : https://cardiab.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12933-023-01909-1

Background Triglyceride-rich lipoproteins (TRL) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) are associated positively whereas high-density lipoproteins (HDL) are associated inversely with the development of new-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D). Here we studied...

Conclusions: Total lipoprotein particle concentrations of both LDL and HDL associate positively with an increased risk of developing microvascular complications in T2D. We propose that the protective role of HDL on the development of microvascular complications may be lost in established T2D.

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Smoking and diabetes attenuate beneficial effects of PSCK9 inhibitors on arterial wall properties in patients with very high lipoprotein (a) levels

Smoking and diabetes attenuate beneficial effects of PSCK9 inhibitors on arterial wall properties in patients with very high lipoprotein (a) levels

Source : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667089522000207?via=ihub

Elevated lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels (LDL-C) are significant residual risk factors for cardiovascular event...

Conclusion: These data show that for patients with CAD and high Lp(a) levels, beneficial effects of PCSK9 inhibitors on the arterial wall properties can be attenuated by specific risk factors, such as smoking and diabetes.

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    Key Points • Source: Atherosclerosis Plus • Conclusion: “These data show that for patients with CAD and high Lp(a) levels, beneficial effects of PCSK9 inhibitors on the arterial wall properties can be attenuated by Show More
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Results: The ASCVD-risk group had significantly higher mean platelet volume (MPV), which was associated with the presence of the risk. Furthermore, hs-CRPs show a significant correlation with MPV in a correlation analysis of highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) with hematological parameters. Thus, using these affordable, routinely...

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Disparities in PCSK9 Initiation Among US Veterans with Peripheral Arterial Disease or Cerebrovascular Disease - PubMed

Disparities in PCSK9 Initiation Among US Veterans with Peripheral Arterial Disease or Cerebrovascular Disease - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36947397/

Adjusted for LDL-C levels, PAD and CeVD patients are much less likely to receive PCSK9i therapy. Despite low co-pay, PCSK9i initiation rates among US veterans, nationwide, is low, with household...

Conclusions: Adjusted for LDL-C levels, PAD and CeVD patients are much less likely to receive PCSK9i therapy. Despite low co-pay, PCSK9i initiation rates among US veterans, nationwide, is low, with household income and community deprivation appearing to predict PCSK9i use.

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