cardiovascular risk

Beyond BMI: How Waist Circumference and Waist-to-Hip Ratio Enhance Cardiovascular Risk Prediction

By MedXY 08/13/2026

This analysis reveals that waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio improve cardiovascular risk classification beyond BMI, identifying individuals with hidden risk and refining prognostic assessments across multiple cardiovascular outcomes.

Cardiology news Public Health

Rethinking Race/Ethnicity in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment: The Race-Free MESA Risk Score

By MedXY 08/07/2026

A race-free adaptation of the MESA risk score estimates 10-year coronary heart disease risk with comparable accuracy to the original, challenging the necessity of including race/ethnicity in cardiovascular risk prediction.

Cardiology Neurology news

Validating VasCog-2-WSO Criteria: Early MRI Detection of Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Mortality Risk in Stroke- and Dementia-Free Adults

By MedXY 08/04/2026

The VasCog-2-WSO criteria effectively detect MRI-defined vascular cognitive impairment in asymptomatic adults, correlating with increased cardiovascular risk and mortality, highlighting their utility for early diagnosis and community risk stratification.

Cardiology Diabetes & Endocrinology news

Oral Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Benefits in the SOUL Trial: Impact of Baseline and Changes in HbA1c and BMI on Clinical Outcomes

By MedXY 07/22/2026

This analysis of the SOUL trial shows oral semaglutide reduces major cardiovascular events, with greater benefits linked to higher baseline HbA1c and larger HbA1c reductions, while BMI changes did not significantly affect outcomes.

Cardiology news Pathology & Lab Medicine/Bệnh học

Development and Validation of a Simplified Martin-Hopkins LDL-C Equation Using Machine Learning

By MedXY 07/18/2026

This study introduces and validates a simplified machine learning-based equation for estimating LDL cholesterol, showing comparable accuracy to the original Martin-Hopkins method and improved ease of use.

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Non-HDL Cholesterol and Apolipoprotein B Measures and Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

By MedXY 07/16/2026

This study compares the predictive value of non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in individuals not on lipid-lowering medication.

Cardiology Hematology-Oncology news

Molecular Mutations and Cardiovascular Risks Shape Prognosis in Triple-Negative Essential Thrombocythemia

By MedXY 07/15/2026

This study reveals that specific gene mutations and cardiovascular risk factors significantly influence prognosis and thrombotic risk in triple-negative essential thrombocythemia, highlighting the importance of molecular profiling for personalized treatment.

Cardiology news Public Health

Wine Consumption, Mediterranean Diet, and Cardiovascular Risk in Two Spanish Cohorts

By MedXY 07/14/2026

This study from two Spanish cohorts explores how moderate wine consumption within a Mediterranean diet impacts cardiovascular disease and mortality, suggesting modest benefits but advising cautious interpretation.

Cardiology news

Assessing Cardiovascular Risk in First-Degree Relatives of Individuals with Elevated Lipoprotein(a): Insights from a Swedish Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/12/2026

A cohort study demonstrates increased major cardiovascular event risk in first-degree relatives of individuals with high plasma lipoprotein(a), supporting cascade screening for targeted prevention.

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Unveiling the Natural History of Asymptomatic Mild Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Insights from the SHaRe Registry

By MedXY 07/09/2026

This study reveals that 21% of asymptomatic patients with mild HCM develop major adverse cardiovascular events over 7 years, highlighting key predictors such as age, symptom progression, and cardiac remodeling markers that inform management and future therapies.

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Obicetrapib’s Impact on Lipoprotein(a) in High Cardiovascular Risk Patients: A Comprehensive Pooled Analysis

By MedXY 07/07/2026

Obicetrapib significantly lowers lipoprotein(a), LDL cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B in high cardiovascular risk patients, offering a promising addition to lipid-lowering therapies, especially for patients with mild to moderate Lp(a) elevation.

Clinical Updates news Respiratory

Modified Sleep Apnea Severity Index and Cardiovascular Risk in CPAP-Intolerant OSA Patients: A Clinical Evidence Review

By MedXY 07/02/2026

This review synthesizes current evidence on the modified sleep apnea severity index (mSASI) as a composite metric integrating clinical and sleep study factors to predict cardiovascular risk in CPAP-intolerant OSA patients undergoing surgery.

Cardiology Internal Medicine news

Oral NLRP3 Inhibition With Ruvonoflast Produces Rapid, Reversible Suppression of Residual Inflammation in Adults at High Cardiovascular Risk

By MedXY 06/10/2026

In a Phase 1b placebo-controlled trial, ruvonoflast markedly reduced hsCRP, IL-6, and fibrinogen over 28 days in adults with obesity, elevated hsCRP, and cardiometabolic risk, supporting further evaluation of oral NLRP3 inhibition in atherosclerotic prevention.

Cardiology news Public Health

The Prognostic Value of Serum Interleukin-6 Concentrations for 9 Cardiovascular and Mortality Outcomes

By MedXY 06/10/2026

Higher blood IL-6 levels were strongly linked to nine cardiovascular and mortality outcomes in nearly 60,000 adults, supporting IL-6 as an important inflammatory marker and potential prevention target.

Cardiology Diabetes & Endocrinology news

Precision Prescribing of SGLT2 Inhibitors in People With Type 2 Diabetes for Primary Prevention of Heart Failure: Model Development and Validation Study

By MedXY 06/10/2026

The SABRE model estimates which people with type 2 diabetes may benefit most from SGLT2 inhibitors to prevent heart failure before it develops.

Cardiology Internal Medicine news

Higher Interleukin-6 Levels Predict Broad Cardiovascular Risk and Mortality Across Diverse Cohorts

By MedXY 05/31/2026

A pooled analysis of 59,396 participants found that higher serum IL-6 concentrations independently predicted nine cardiovascular and mortality outcomes, with consistent associations across key clinical subgroups.

Clinical Updates news

Addressing the Equity Gap in Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Comparative Insights into African and European Ancestry Populations

By MedXY 05/31/2026

This review analyzes evidence comparing Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) across ancestries, highlighting that while pathogenic variant prevalence is similar, African ancestry individuals face higher LDL-C burdens and significant risks from variants currently classified as uncertain.

Cardiology Neurology news

Prior Myocardial Infarction and Cognitive Decline: Insights from the REGARDS Cohort

By MedXY 05/16/2026

In the REGARDS cohort, prior myocardial infarction, including silent MI, was linked to faster long-term cognitive decline, suggesting heart attack history may help identify people at risk for future cognitive impairment.

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Beyond Neuronal Injury: Serum Neurofilament Light Chain as a Prognostic Biomarker for Cardiovascular Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation

By MedXY 05/15/2026

This review analyzes the landmark SWISS-AF study, demonstrating that serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL), traditionally a marker of neuronal damage, is a potent independent predictor of major vascular events, heart failure, and mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation.

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Laroprovstat, the First Oral Small-Molecule PCSK9 Inhibitor for Hypercholesterolemia: Results From a Phase 1 Trial

By MedXY 05/15/2026

Laroprovstat, an investigational oral PCSK9 inhibitor, was well tolerated and produced substantial LDL cholesterol reductions, especially when combined with rosuvastatin, supporting further development for hypercholesterolemia.