Primary Prevention

Icosapent ethyl demonstrated a very early coronary revascularization benefit, according to findings from REDUCE-IT REVASC.

The Million Hearts initiative utilizes evidence-based approaches to reduce MIs and strokes in the U.S., according to a presentation at the virtual American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress on CVD Prevention.

A machine learning algorithm to identify patients with familial hypercholesterolemia was successfully implemented in a large health care system, according to a presentation.

CVD prevention in Black adults, Hispanic adults and women are some of the many topics that will be discussed at this year’s virtual American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress on CVD Prevention.

Increased intake of added sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages was linked to greater visceral and pericardial adipose tissue volumes, researchers found.

The American Heart Association and Happify Health announced the launch of a program offered to employers and health plans with the goal of improving CV health through mental health.

Culturally tailored health coaching may be an effective way to promote CV health and potentially reduce risk for CVD, although more data are needed to determine the best approach to do so.

Using coronary artery calcium scores may better define who should receive aspirin for primary prevention than using the Pooled Cohort Equations, researchers reported in Circulation.

CAD, despite the success of secondary prevention, is pandemic and the leading cause of death in high-, middle- and low-income countries throughout the world.

Cost and clinical effectiveness of an intensive lifestyle intervention in patients at high risk for CVD.