Update in Preventive Cardiology, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

1st Edition, Volume 106-2 - March 3, 2022
Editor: Douglas S. Jacoby
Language: English
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In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Douglas S. Jacoby brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Update in Preventive Cardiology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as how to manage patients with elevated triglycerides, and when to refer; biomarkers and advanced lipid testing; cardiovascular genetics; noninvasive imaging for the asymptomatic patient; selecting the best oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy for women; racial disparities in preventive cardiology; and more.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
CME: Accreditation Page
Forthcoming Issues
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Heart-Healthy Diets and the Cardiometabolic Jackpot
Key points
Introduction
Discussion: heart-healthy diet guidelines
Current evidence on popular diets
The cardiometabolic jackpot
Special considerations
Summary
Clinics care points
Supplementary data
The Role of Physical Activity and Exercise in Preventive Cardiology
Key points
Introduction
Physical activity, exercise, and cardiorespiratory fitness
Physical activity and decreased atherosclerotic vascular disease risk
How does physical activity reduce coronary artery disease events?
Exercise effects on atherosclerotic vascular disease risk factors
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation
Clinics care points
Update in Hypertension
Key points
Introduction
Blood pressure measurements
Outcomes in special populations: chronic kidney disease
Blood pressure in the Elderly
Blood pressure and diabetes
Summary
Evaluation and Management of Secondary Hypertension
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Medication-, drug-, and alcohol-induced hypertension
Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma
Additional rare causes of secondary hypertension
Summary
Clinics care points
What is the Optimal Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol?
Key points
Introduction
Background: lipid metabolism and synthesis
Background: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol measurement
Current evidence: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in primary prevention
Current evidence: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol reduction in secondary prevention
Current evidence: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in cerebrovascular accident
Current evidence: low-density lipoprotein in peripheral arterial disease
Discussion
Future directions
Summary
Clinics care points
Triglycerides: How to Manage Patients with Elevated Triglycerides and When to Refer?
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Cardiovascular Genetics: The Role of Genetics in Predicting Risk
Key points
Introduction
Genetic testing
Cascade screening
Selecting the appropriate genetic test
Possible results from genetic testing
Common concerns regarding genetic testing
Case study
Summary
Clinics care points
Genetic Lipid Disorders Associated with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Molecular Basis to Clinical Diagnosis and Epidemiologic Burden
Key points
Introduction
High cholesterol
Low cholesterol
Hypertriglyceridemia
Summary
Clinics care points
Disclosures
Cardio-Rheumatology: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Inflammatory Disorders
Key points
Introduction
Mechanism of atherosclerosis in inflammation
Commonalities in patients with inflammatory disease
Inflammatory diseases and specific cardiovascular disease risk/morbidity/mortality
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Ankylosing spondylitis
Psoriatic arthritis
Gout
Human immunodeficiency virus
Inflammatory bowel disease
Proposed treatment approaches for primary and secondary prevention
Imaging to improve risk assessment
Secondary prevention
Summary
Clinics care points
Women’s Cardiovascular Health: Selecting the Best Contraception
Key points
Introduction
Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle
Types of contraception by efficacy
Clinician resources for choosing contraception
Contraception considerations in high-risk women
Contraception in women with underlying cardiovascular disease
Summary
Clinics care points
Noninvasive Imaging for the Asymptomatic Patient: How to Use Imaging to Guide Treatment Goals?
Key points
Introduction
Physiology of atherosclerosis
Coronary artery calcium scoring
Coronary computer tomography angiography
Carotid intima-media thickness
Ankle-brachial index/Toe-brachial index
Emerging therapies
Summary
Clinics care points
Drug Interactions: What Are Important Drug Interactions for the Most Commonly Used Medications in Preventive Cardiology?
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Race and Modifiable Factors Influencing Cardiovascular Disease
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics Care Points

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