🧬 New meta-analysis: Obicetrapib shows strong LDL-C lowering, boosts HDL-C, and improves ApoB/Lp(a) in dyslipidemia — with good safety and even a lower diabetes risk vs placebo. Promising next step in lipid management. 🔗 ow.ly/EIbJ50WZW55 #CardioSky #MedSky

📊 New study: High waist-hip ratio is common among married couples in India and is linked with increased hypertension risk. Read more 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #HeartHealth #Hypertension #CVDprevention

📢 Don’t miss the next #CardioCore Lecture Series! 🫀 Residual Risk of Cardiovascular Disease 📅 Monday, Sept 22, 2025 | ⏰ 6–7 PM CDT | 💻 Virtual 🎙️ Featuring Vijay Nambi, MD (BCM Medicine – Athero & Lipo) Join us! ow.ly/6hzx50WWtJm #HeartHealth #CVDPrevention #CardioSky #MedSky @ajpcardio.bsky.social

Missed the latest #CardioCore lecture? 🎥 Watch it on demand! Cardiovascular Risk Prediction: From Framingham to Prevent 🗣️ Dr. Sadiya Khan, MD, MSc 📚 Free monthly webinar series on CVD prevention 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi35... #HeartHealth #CVDprevention @ajpcardio.bsky.social

LDL-C taught us the cost of delayed action. Let’s not repeat history with Lipoprotein(a). Universal testing & early intervention are critical to prevent avoidable cardiovascular events. Full article: ow.ly/Xhgq50WVhHF #HeartHealth #Prevention #CardioSky #MedSky

The September 2025 Editors’ Message from AJPC reflects on summer’s successes—especially the remarkable @aspcardio.bsky.social in-person Congress—and previews upcoming advances in preventive cardiology. A must-read for staying ahead. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @erinmichos.bsky.social

Delighted to co-chair 🥊 with Dr Levy & Dr @tbplante.bsky.social 👏 Grateful @drwanpen.bsky.social for 📷 & Scientific Cttee for @ahascience.bsky.social #Hypertension25 invite ♥️ Tim you used our @ajpcardio.bsky.social paper with @drmarthagulati.bsky.social @spjuraschek.bsky.social🙏 #CardioSky

MESA study: ASCVD risk scores often overestimate risk in Hispanic/Latino adults—especially those with Caribbean background or higher West African ancestry. Better-tailored tools are needed. 👉 ow.ly/coNb50WN3Eb #CardioSky #MedSky

Study estimates in 2022 alone, 1,081 days were designated as PM₂.₅ AQI ‘action days’ across 236 U.S. counties—corresponding with an estimated 164 excess atherosclerotic cardiovascular (ASCVD) & pulmonary events. Highlighting the urgent need to reevaluate AQI activity guidelines. ow.ly/ywGB50WN2oL

Elevated IL-6 is linked to high-risk coronary plaque on CT angiography—even in asymptomatic women—underscoring the silent threat of inflammation. Discover the findings: ow.ly/ZIjq50WN25y #CardioSky #MedSky

New study: In pregnant patients with heart failure or pulmonary hypertension, cesarean delivery was linked to lower fetal mortality but came with increased maternal risk in-hospital. Critical insights for delivery planning in high-risk pregnancies. ow.ly/cIih50WN1Tt #CardioSky #MedSky

Impact of Mode of Delivery on Maternal & Fetal Outcomes in Pregnant Patients with HF or Pulm Hypertension #CardioObstetrics #CardioSky www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @ajpcardio.bsky.social @erinmichos.bsky.social @drmarthagulati.bsky.social @anastasiasmihaili.bsky.social @abraguo.bsky.social

New review introduces the LEAD framework—Leveraging Evidence and Data—to strengthen pediatric screening protocols for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). Early detection, backed by solid data, can save lives. Read more: ow.ly/fPIT50WN1F9

CVD is a global challenge—and @aspcardio.bsky.social President @michaeldshapiro.bsky.social wants us to meet it with global solutions. His new President’s Page calls for shared learning, cross-border partnerships, and prevention tailored to local needs. Read: ow.ly/FyLJ50WM61T #CardioSky #MedSky

Lifestyle Medicine Pillars for Women's Heart Health: A 6-question clinician tool sparks the conversation—covering nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, substance avoidance, and social connection. Ready to transform cardiovascular care for women? Dive in: ow.ly/hkk150WM5EH #CardioSky #MedSky

New research shows women with more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have significantly lower cardiovascular health scores in midlife (LE8 score drops by ~6 pts for 4+ ACEs). Addressing trauma early can shape healthier futures. Read more: ow.ly/Z4L650WM5qt #CardioSky #MedSky

Early detection = better prevention. 🫀 Identifying & managing high-risk patients is key to stopping CVD before it starts. 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #HeartHealth #CardioPrevention #CardioSky #MedSky

Lower Life’s Essential 8 scores = faster coronary calcium buildup. 🫀 In Japanese men, poor heart health metrics linked to greater CAC progression. Prevention matters. 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #LifesEssential8 #HeartHealth #CardioResearch #CardioSky #MedSky

A Silent Legacy of Lipids. 🫀 Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) isn’t rare—it’s just rarely diagnosed. One family’s story shows the generational toll of undetected FH, and the hope that comes with awareness, testing & treatment. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #HeartHealth #FH #Cardiology

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🛁 Can passive heating improve heart & metabolic health? A new meta-analysis reviews RCTs on its non-acute effects on cardiometabolic risk & vascular health. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #CVDPrevention #HeartHealth #ASPC #CardioSky

📊 New study tracks depression-related cardiovascular mortality in U.S. adults (1999–2020), revealing important trends in mental health & heart disease. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #CVDPrevention #HeartHealth #ASPC

New 2025 AHA/ACC/AANP/AAPA/ABC/ACCP/ACPM/AGS/AMA/ASPC/NMA/PCNA/SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults is here — developed with and endorsed by 12 leading organizations. 🫀 ow.ly/unFV50WGQFA #CardioSky #MedSky @ajpcardio.bsky.social

🫀 When heart failure meets CV prev, saving hearts is our focus. @aspcardio.bsky.social & @hfsa.bsky.social Joint Scientific Statement, The Continuum of Prevention & Heart Failure in Cardiovascular Medicine, calls for a prevention-first approach at every stage. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

New study alert: Women with established coronary artery disease are less likely than men to receive guideline-based statin therapy—and face higher rates of recurrent cardiovascular events. Ensuring equal treatment equity could save more lives. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Reimagining obesity research: New insights call for novel methods to study how obesity leads to multimorbidity and disease progression clusters. Rethinking our analytical tools could shift prevention strategies. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #ObesityResearch #CardioSky #MedSky

🫀 New study using AHA’s Life’s Essential 8 shows US adults still fall short on cardiovascular health (2017–2023 NHANES data). Disparities persist across age, gender & race. Full study: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #CVDPrevention #LifeEssential8 #PublicHealth #CardioSky #MedSky

High‑Density Lipoproteins Part 2: Chronic diseases can impair HDL’s protective roles—reducing its cholesterol‑clearing, antioxidant, and anti‑inflammatory functions. More than quantity, HDL quality matters in cardiovascular health. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #CardioSky #MedSky

🧪🫀 Phthalate exposure may be linked to early coronary artery disease. The Aragon Workers’ Health Study found higher exposure tied to greater carotid thickness & plaque burden. Full study: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #HeartHealth #CVDPrevention #EnvironmentalHealth #CardioSky #MedSky

📈 New in AJPC: How closely does real-world prescribing match ACC/AHA guideline recommendations on lipid-lowering therapy for high-risk primary & secondary ASCVD prevention? A deep dive into contemporary real-world data 🌍 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #CardioSky #MedSky

📊 Fresh findings from the ARIC study: High intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to worse carotid plaque characteristics on MRI — a crucial insight for CVD risk reduction. 🍔➡️🧠 🔗 Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #CardioSky #MedSky

🧬 New insight from COORDINATE‑Diabetes! Explore the characteristics of patients prescribed SGLT‑2 inhibitors and/or GLP‑1 RAs in US cardiology clinics based on the latest data. 🔗 ow.ly/Wpth50WuO3O #CardioSky #Diabetes #SGLT2 #GLP1 #CVD #PreventiveCardiology

🆕 New in AJPC: High-Density Lipoproteins, Part 1 Explore HDL's role in CVD prevention—epidemiology, antiatherogenic effects & therapies to raise serum levels. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #HDL #Cardiology #LipidHealth #AJPC #PreventiveCardiology

📣 Meet our 2025 ASPC Social Media Ambassadors! We’re thrilled to welcome these passionate voices, who are helping amplify the mission of #preventivecardiology across platforms, leading up to and during #ASPC2025. #CardioSky #MedSky @ajpcardio.bsky.social @keerthanapmd.bsky.social

🧪 New in AJPC: Exploring the link between SGLT2 inhibitors and atherosclerosis—what does the latest evidence reveal? 🔗 ow.ly/spL950WswCf #Cardiology #SGLT2 #Atherosclerosis #PreventiveCardiology #AJPC

Big news from @aspcardio.bsky.social 🫀 Dr. Khurram Nasir named the next Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of #PreventiveCardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social, starting Jan 2026. A visionary leader in prevention, he’ll help shape the future of the field. prnewswire.com/news-release... #CardioSky

📢 New in AJPC: Study explores how gender and menopause status impact BP reduction in a mobile health self-management program for hypertension. @drmarthagulati.bsky.social @erinmichos.bsky.social 📱💡 Personalized care matters. ow.ly/H8ob50WrnQk #Hypertension #Cardiology #mHealth #AJPC

💡 New research from the Women’s Health Initiative explores how biomarker-calibrated protein intake relates to heart failure risk and its subtypes in women. 🔗 Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Cardiology #HeartFailure #Nutrition #WomensHealth #ASPC #CardioSky #MedSky

Healthy eating matters—even after a heart attack. 🫀 New research from the Alpha Omega Cohort shows better adherence to dietary guidelines lowers long-term cardiovascular mortality post-MI. 🔗 Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Cardiology #Nutrition #PreventiveCardiology

New analysis in #NSTEACS shows early invasive strategy: ✔️ Benefits older women (≥65) ❌ Not younger women ✔️ Consistent in men It's time to rethink “high-risk” and stop overlooking young #women 👉https://shorturl.at/Xz7bK #NSTEACS #Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social

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📰 New in AJPC: State-of-the-Art Review on Preeclampsia—exploring pathophysiological mechanisms and preventive strategies for better maternal heart health. Read it here 👉 ow.ly/tQCB50Wkqac #PreventiveCardiology #Preeclampsia #WomenHeartHealth #AJPC #CardiologyResearch

🎥 Missed it live? Catch the first ASPC CardioCore Lecture now on demand! The Role of CAC Testing in Preventive Cardiology 🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, FASPC www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1tK... #CardioSky #MedSky @ajpcardio.bsky.social

📢 Join us for our second CardioCore Lecture — a Lunch & Learn you won’t want to miss! 🩺 Topic: Management of Hypertension in Prevention of CVD 🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASH, FNLA 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 🕐 Time: 1 PM - 2 PM (CDT) ow.ly/cx9n50WisRn #CardioSky #MedSky

🧬 New in AJPC: “Demographics of Lipoprotein(a) and Stroke: The UK Biobank” sheds light on how Lp(a) levels relate to stroke risk across different populations. Dive into the data 👉 ow.ly/okFp50WiobN #PreventiveCardiology #Stroke #LipoproteinA #UKBiobank #CardiologyResearch #AJPC #CardioSky #MedSky

📊 New in AJPC: The URRAH Project identifies a triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index threshold linked to cardiovascular mortality in people with hypertension. Essential insights for risk stratification! Read more 👉 ow.ly/mwY950WinoP #PreventiveCardiology #Hypertension #CardioSky #MedSky

📝 New AJPC Commentary: “LDL-C Targets Based on Coronary Artery Calcium” explores updates to Figure 6 from the 2022 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway, pushing preventive strategies forward. ow.ly/TlQb50WhhuB #PreventiveCardiology #LDLC #CoronaryCalcium #ACC #AJPC #CardioSky #MedSky

📄 New in AJPC: A sub-analysis of the REAL-CAD trial explores the link between baseline white blood cell count and future cardiovascular events in patients with stable coronary artery disease. ow.ly/zKwG50WgAl9 #CardiologyResearch #REALCAD #WBC #CoronaryArteryDisease #CardioSky #MedSky

🧬 New in AJPC: Real-world data from a preventive cardiology clinic reveals sex differences in treatment with PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies. Explore the findings 👉 ow.ly/PnwH50Wf9C7 #PreventiveCardiology #PCSK9 #Cholesterol #SexDifferences #AJPC #CardiologyResearch #cardiosky #medsky

🧠 New in AJPC: A network meta-analysis compares the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions for managing prehypertension. Which strategies work best? ow.ly/j1CS50Wf9ug #Prehypertension #LifestyleMedicine #PreventiveCardiology #AJPC #CardiologyResearch #MetaAnalysis