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A new lipid-lowering agent in a class that had been written off by many is being developed by a group of academic experts, with new data showing large LDL reductions on top of high-intensity statins.

Mice fed a diet high in fat, cholesterol and calories, akin to the Western diet, had higher measures of blood lipids associated with elevated levels of inflammation, a new UCLA study finds.

Transcatheter mitral valve replacement with the Tendyne Mitral Valve System in severe mitral regurgitation continues to reduce symptoms and HF rehospitalization at 2 years, researchers report.

What if the cholesterol-crushing efficacy of current PCSK9 inhibitors came in a pill instead of a syringe? Thats one possibility for a Merck agent in the earliest stages of human trials.

The story of the first woman to receive an Aeson, an investigational, implantable artificial heart, prompted this cardiologist to reflect on the low use of bridging devices and heart transplants in women.

In a scientific statement on diet and lifestyle recommendations, the American Heart Association highlights, for the first time, structural challenges that impede the adoption of heart-healthy dietary patterns.

A second large study confirms what recent REPRIEVE data already showed – that coronary plaque is common in people with HIV. Additionally, a quarter of patients also had biomarkers of obstructive CAD.

Target-lesion failures at 1 year were less common in diabetic patients treated with the polymer-free Cre8 EVO drug elution stent, compared to Resolute Onyx DES.

Two AHA new science advisories encourage clinicians to discuss healthy lifestyle practices with their patients at every visit and help them make changes to benefit heart health.

Blood pressure targets may need to be modified depending on the cardiovascular outcome for which the patient is most at risk, a new analysis of the ALLHAT trial suggests.