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Beyond Traditional Risk Factors: Deconstructing the Burden of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Liver Transplant Recipients

By MedXY 03/07/2026

A landmark nationwide study reveals that liver transplant recipients face significantly higher prevalence and severity of coronary atherosclerosis and high-risk plaque compared to matched controls, independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.

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Evaluating CT Perfusion and Angiography as Ancillary Tests for Brain Death Diagnosis: Insights from a Multicenter Canadian Study

By MedXY 10/27/2025

A large Canadian prospective study assessed brain CT perfusion and angiography for confirming death by neurologic criteria, highlighting high sensitivity but suboptimal specificity, emphasizing cautious use alongside clinical examination.

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CT Angiography Enhances Lifestyle and Prevention Uptake in Cardiovascular Risk Management: Insights from SCOT-HEART 2 Substudy

By MedXY 09/13/2025

A nested substudy from SCOT-HEART 2 reveals coronary CT angiography modestly improves healthy lifestyle adherence, preventive therapy acceptance, and risk factor modification compared to traditional cardiovascular risk scoring in asymptomatic individuals at risk.