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CDC data indicates heart disease prevalence increases dramatically with age, from 1% in adults aged 18-44 to 20% in those over 65, highlighting the importance of early screening for inherited conditions.

Post-trial analysis reveals a 13% relative reduction in cardiovascular death and kidney disease progression risk, though this benefit primarily manifests in the first 12 months after treatment discontinuation.

A multicenter trial of 7,062 post-MI patients found that colchicine therapy, despite reducing C-reactive protein levels by 1.28 mg/L, did not significantly impact the composite outcome of cardiovascular death, recurrent MI, stroke, or unplanned revascularization over 3 years of follow-up.

In this randomized trial of 1,010 patients with stable DES undergoing noncardiac surgery, perioperative aspirin continuation showed no significant reduction in major adverse cardiac events compared to complete antiplatelet cessation.

For sedentary individuals, matching the activity levels of the most physically active population segment (160 minutes of daily walking at 3 mph) could extend life expectancy by up to 11 years.

Clinical evidence shows that as people age, their bodies become less efficient at clearing cholesterol from the bloodstream, necessitating more aggressive monitoring and management strategies.