Sikand, Geeta Handu, Deepa Rozga, Mary de Waal, Desiree Wong, Nathan D.
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Current Atherosclerosis Reports
Purpose of Review Referral to nutrition care providers in the USA such as registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) remains low. We summarize research on the effectiveness of MNT provided by dietitians versus usual care in the management of adults with dyslipidemia. Improvements in lipids/lipoproteins were examin...
Nayfeh, Malek Ahmed, Ahmed Ibrahim Saad, Jean Michel Alahdab, Fares Al-Mallah, Mouaz
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Current Atherosclerosis Reports
Purpose of Review Despite single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) being the most used nuclear imaging technique for diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD), many now consider positron emission tomography (PET) as a superior modality. This review will focus on the advances of cardiac PET in recent years and its advantages compared ...
Cheng, Jessica Malone, Ashlie Thorndike, Anne N
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Current atherosclerosis reports
The importance of addressing nutrition security for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the USA is reviewed by describing the relationships between food security, diet quality, and CVD risk along with the ability of governmental, community, and healthcare policies and interventions to address nutrition security. ...
Sarkies, Mitchell Jones, Laney K Pang, Jing Sullivan, David Watts, Gerald F
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Current atherosclerosis reports
Describe the application of implementation science to improve the detection and management of familial hypercholesterolaemia. Gaps between evidence and practice, such as underutilization of genetic testing, family cascade testing, failure to achieve LDL-cholesterol goals and low levels of knowledge and awareness, have been identified through clinic...
Mann, Harnoor K Magnani, Jared W Johnson, Amber E
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Current atherosclerosis reports
Health literacy is fundamental to primary and primordial prevention of atherosclerotic vascular disease (ASCVD) in children and adolescents. Here we summarize essential components of interventions which address health literacy challenges to reduce ASCVD risk in youth. There is a global pandemic of suboptimal health behaviors among youth that may co...
Bayne, Joseph Garry, Jonah Albert, Michelle A.
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Current Atherosclerosis Reports
Purpose of Review This is a brief review about racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare with focused attention to less frequently covered areas in the literature such as adult congenital heart disease, artificial intelligence, and precision medicine. Although diverse racial and ethnic populations such as Black and Hispanic groups are at an incre...
Xue, Han Zhang, Meng Liu, Jianfang Wang, Jianjun Ren, Gang
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Current Atherosclerosis Reports
Purpose of Review Cholesteryl ester transfer proteins (CETP) regulate plasma cholesterol levels by transferring cholesteryl esters (CEs) among lipoproteins. Lipoprotein cholesterol levels correlate with the risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). This article reviews recent research on CETP structure, lipid transfer mechani...
Medeiros, A. M. Bourbon, M.
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Current Atherosclerosis Reports
Purpose of Review Lipid measurements and genetic testing are the main diagnostic tools for FH screening that are available in many countries. A lipid profile is widely accessible, and genetic testing, although available worldwide, in some countries is only performed in a research context. Still FH is diagnosed late, showing lack of early screening ...
Parhofer, Klaus G.
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Current Atherosclerosis Reports
Purpose of Review Apheresis is a treatment option for severe dyslipidemia which has been introduced approximately 40 years ago to clinical practice. This article reviews recent apheresis research progresses, including apheresis for elevated LDL-cholesterol and elevated lipoprotein(a). Recent Findings While the role of apheresis in treating more com...
Giammanco, Antonina Spina, Rossella Cefalù, Angelo B. Averna, Maurizio
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Current Atherosclerosis Reports
Purpose of Review Apolipoprotein C-III (ApoC-III) is a widely known player in triglyceride metabolism, and it has been recently recognized as a polyhedric factor which may regulate several pathways beyond lipid metabolism by influencing cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological disease risk. This review summarizes the different functions of ApoC-...
