Acute Coronary Syndromes

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is most commonly caused by a heart attack (myocardial infarction) where blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked. This is usually caused by a blood clot from a ruptured coronary artery atherosclerotic plaque. Other causes include spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), which most commonly occurs in women. ACS is usually treated in a cath lab with angioplasty and the placement of a stent to prop the vessel open.

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High cholesterol at a young age increases your risk of CHD later in life

Maintaining optimal levels of LDL-C during young adulthood and middle age is one way to limit the risk of coronary heart disease. 

Efpeglenatide lowers risk of CVD in patients with type 2 diabetes

The medication was also associated with a reduced number of renal events. 

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Heart attacks more common among young adults who use marijuana—but a key question remains

Researchers tracked data from more than 33,000 adults under the age of 45.

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Young adults with metabolic syndrome face a heightened risk of colorectal cancer

The new analysis, published in The American Journal of Cardiology, included data from more than 58,000 young adults with metabolic syndrome. 

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Ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, especially among people with unhealthy diets

Researchers tracked data from 2,020 participants who consumed an average of approximately 15 servings of ultra-processed foods per week.

Flu vaccine after heart attack reduces risk of death

Getting a flu shot after a myocardial infarction should become standard procedure for hospitalized patients, experts said Monday.

A new look at vitamin D supplements and heart attack risk

Yes, researchers confirmed, providing supplements to patients with a vitamin D deficiency can improve their risk of death—and even their risk of a heart attack. 

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Managed care programs help heart attack survivors stay alive and healthy

Our study demonstrates that a centrally guided and well-designed healthcare policy may have a real and substantial impact on a patient’s prognosis over a relatively short period of time,” researchers said.