Coronary heart disease

Long-Term Exposure to PM2.5 Constituents and Coronary Heart Disease Risk in China: A Comprehensive Review

By MedXY 07/21/2026

This review synthesizes evidence linking long-term exposure to PM2.5 constituents—particularly elemental carbon, organic carbon, and nitrate—with increased coronary heart disease and acute myocardial infarction risks in China, emphasizing the need for targeted air pollution control.

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Risk-weighted apoB: A Superior Predictor of Coronary Heart Disease Risk Beyond Traditional Lipid Measures

By MedXY 07/09/2026

Risk-weighted apoB (RW-apoB) integrates LDL, TRL/remnants, and Lp(a) atherogenicity to improve coronary heart disease risk prediction, outperforming conventional lipid biomarkers like apoB and LDL-C in multiple population cohorts including statin-treated patients.

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Premature Natural Menopause Signals Higher Lifetime Coronary Heart Disease Risk in Both Black and White Women

By MedXY 05/31/2026

A pooled US cohort analysis found that natural menopause before age 40 was associated with about a 40% higher lifetime risk of coronary heart disease in both Black and White women, supporting its use as a routine cardiovascular risk-enhancing factor.

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Synergistic Benefits of Plant-Based Lifestyles and Genetic Resilience: A New Paradigm for Coronary Heart Disease Prevention

By MedXY 03/03/2026

This review synthesizes findings on the hPDI-Lifestyle score, demonstrating that adherence to a healthy plant-based diet combined with ideal behaviors significantly mitigates coronary heart disease risk, particularly among those with high genetic susceptibility.

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Beyond HDL-C: How Macronutrient Shifts Reshape HDL Subspecies to Reduce Coronary Risk

By MedXY 02/04/2026

The OmniHeart trial reveals that replacing dietary carbohydrates with unsaturated fats or protein favorably modifies 15 minor protein-based HDL subspecies, shifting the proteomic profile toward lower coronary heart disease risk, independent of total HDL-C levels.

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Harnessing Wearable Technology to Boost Cardiac Rehabilitation Adherence in CHD Patients: Insights from a Randomized Trial

By MedXY 10/24/2025

This study evaluates how smartwatch-assisted home-based cardiac rehab improves exercise adherence and health outcomes in coronary heart disease patients.

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Impact of Diabetes on the Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Coronary Heart Disease: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis

By MedXY 10/19/2025

This meta-analysis of 36 cohort studies shows that higher triglyceride-glucose index levels predict increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in coronary heart disease patients, with differential effects observed by diabetes status.

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Non-Pharmacological Strategies to Boost Physical Activity in Coronary Heart Disease: Insights from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

By MedXY 10/12/2025

Non-pharmacological interventions utilizing motivational strategies and behavior change techniques significantly enhance physical activity but not sedentary behavior in coronary heart disease patients, suggesting a critical focus area for cardiac rehabilitation programs.

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Neutrophil Counts and Type 2 Diabetes Remission: Long-Term Benefits of Mediterranean Diet in Coronary Heart Disease Patients from the CORDIOPREV Study

By MedXY 09/18/2025

Lower neutrophil counts predict greater type 2 diabetes remission with a Mediterranean diet in coronary heart disease patients, highlighting immune involvement in metabolic improvement over 5 years.

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Is More Sleep Better for Cardiovascular Health? Unveiling Risks of Long Sleep Duration and the Protective Role of the Mediterranean Diet

By MedXY 08/26/2025

Long sleep duration is linked to increased cardiovascular events in coronary heart disease patients, but adherence to a Mediterranean diet may mitigate these risks, emphasizing sleep's impact on heart health.