What approach is now AHA/ACC guideline-recommended for a patient with primary hypercholesterolemia, with an LDL-C of 192 mg/dL? Take Quiz #3.
Coexisting Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes in US Adults Doubled Over 2 Decades: New Study
Adults with both HTN and T2D had more than twice the risk of all-cause mortality and nearly three times the risk of cardiovascular mortality, according to new data.
Navigating Cardiovascular Complications of Obesity: Expert Insights for Primary Care
Listen to our latest podcast episode for details on top CVD risk factors to screen patients with obesity for, medications to help prevent CVD, and more.
Combined Oral Contraceptive Use May Triple the Risk of Cryptogenic Stroke in Young Women
ESOC 2025: New research reveals that combined oral contraceptive use significantly increases the risk of cryptogenic stroke in young women, urging careful assessment by clinicians.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 4: Lp(a): The Next CVD Target?
Patrick Moriarty, MD, from the University of Kansas Medical Center, discusses the role of Lp(a) as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and the phase 3 trials of a potential treatment.
FDA Greenlights Low-Dose Clorthalidone (12.5 mg) for Treatment of Hypertension in Adults
Low-dose clorthalidone offers clinicians a new option for initiating treatment that may mitigate well-known metabolic adverse effects.
Clinically Validated Blood Test Identifies Preeclampsia Risk Early in Pregnancy, New Study Shows
A simple RNA-based blood test can identify the risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy months before symptoms appear, researchers reported.