Articles related to CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD)

In a rigorously designed trial involving more than 5,000 participants, researchers observed that testosterone treatment in hypogonadal men aged 45-80 was associated with a 1.43 times higher risk of clinical fractures compared to placebo. These findings are crucial in re-evaluating the therapeutic approach to testosterone replacement in this demographic.

Recent studies reveal that adding ezetimibe to lower-intensity statin therapy is as effective as high-intensity statin therapy alone in preventing major cardiovascular events, offering a new approach to lipid management in patients intolerant to high-intensity statins.

A recent study reveals a significant association between prolonged ADHD medication use and cardiovascular risk, emphasizing the need for vigilant cardiovascular monitoring in these patients.

Emerging research suggests that statins, while beneficial in some respects, could potentially exacerbate coronary artery calcification and deplete vital heart-protecting nutrients.

The recent LODESTAR clinical trial has revealed that although the two statins are equally effective in preventing heart attacks, strokes, and death, one has been associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and requiring cataract surgery.

A 75-year-old man with dyspnea and exertional syncope is diagnosed with aortic stenosis. After an echocardiogram, what’s next?