Atherosclerosis

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Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is chronic inflammatory plaque buildup in arterial walls leading to CAD, stroke, and PAD. Risk factors: hypertension, diabetes, smoking, hyperlipidemia, family history.

atherosclerosis hardening of arteries coronary artery disease CAD ASCVD
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What this condition is

What is atherosclerosis?Atherosclerosis is a condition in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Plaque is a sticky substance made up of cholesterol, fat, blood cells, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and causes your arteries to narrow. That limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your body.Some people may confuse atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis, but they are not…

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Three vessel coronary artery disease

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I25.810 Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) without angina pectoris I25.720 Atherosclerosis of autologous artery coronary artery bypass graft(s) with unstable angina pectoris I25.722 Atherosclerosis of autologous artery coronary artery bypass graft(s) with refractory angina pectoris I25.729 Atherosclerosis of autologous artery coronary artery bypass graft(s) with unspecified angina pectoris I25.750 Atherosclerosis of native coronary artery of transplanted heart with unstable angina I25.811 Atherosclerosis of native coronary artery of transplanted heart without angina pectoris I25.721 Atherosclerosis of autologous artery coronary artery bypass graft(s) with angina pectoris with documented spasm I25.728 Atherosclerosis of autologous artery coronary artery bypass graft(s) with other forms of angina pectoris
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Lipid panel Coronary calcium score CT Angiography Coronary angiography ABI Carotid ultrasound Lp(a)
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High-intensity statins Aspirin (secondary prevention) ACE inhibitors Beta-blockers (post-MI) PCSK9 inhibitors Ezetimibe
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Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Deficient Knowledge Non-Compliance Ineffective Health Maintenance
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RECRUITING NA

Pemafibrate for Symptomatic ICAS RCT

NCT07562178

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether pemafibrate can help prevent worsening of intracranial arterial stenosis (ICAS) in patients who have symptomatic ICAS and high triglycerides (TG) levels after ischemic stroke or transient…

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Akershus Cardiac Examination (ACE) 5 Study

NCT07301489

Individuals with extensive smoking history have 2- to 3-fold increased risk of dying prematurely compared to age- and gender-matched peers. Historical data indicate that 55% of heavy smokers will die from cardiovascular disease (CVD), whil…

RECRUITING N/A

Russian Familial Hypercholesterolemia Registry

NCT02208869

True prevalence of FH in the Russian Federation is unknown which leads to low percentage of diagnosed and treated cases. Research is needed to determine the prevalence of FH, specific diagnostic algorithms and optimal treatment strategies.…

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