Beyond Standard Risk Factors: High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein as a Critical Driver of Cardiovascular Risk Prediction
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Beyond Standard Risk Factors: High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein as a Critical Driver of Cardiovascular Risk Prediction

Recent large-scale studies demonstrate that high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is a potent, stable predictor of cardiovascular events, even in individuals without traditional risk factors. Despite its clinical utility in improving risk reclassification, barriers to widespread adoption in clinical practice remain.
Is Female Sex a Truly Independent Risk Factor for Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation? Insights from a Large European Cohort
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Is Female Sex a Truly Independent Risk Factor for Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation? Insights from a Large European Cohort

A large European cohort study reveals that while women with atrial fibrillation are less likely to receive anticoagulants and show higher crude thromboembolism rates, female sex is not an independent risk factor after adjusting for comorbidities. The CHA2DS2-VASc score remains superior for clinical reclassification.
AI-Based OCT Analysis Outperforms Human Experts in Predicting Outcomes from Non-Culprit Lesions: Insights from the PECTUS-AI Study
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AI-Based OCT Analysis Outperforms Human Experts in Predicting Outcomes from Non-Culprit Lesions: Insights from the PECTUS-AI Study

The PECTUS-AI study demonstrates that AI-based identification of thin-cap fibroatheromas using OCT provides superior prognostic value for cardiovascular events compared to manual analysis, particularly when assessing the entire imaged coronary segment, offering a standardized approach to identifying high-risk patients.