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Free CT CAC screening increases utilization

Researchers found that providing free CT coronary artery calcium screening for cardiovascular risk assessment prompted a 546% average monthly gain in test utilization, with increases found in the age of patients receiving the test, as well as test use among Black patients and women. The findings, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, also correlated the intervention with statin eligibility reclassification, preventive treatment changes and risk factor improvements. Radiology Business (9/23) Learn More
Cumulative effect of LDL exposures may raise CVD risk

The cumulative effect of low-density lipoprotein exposures over time may increase the risk of cardiovascular events, researchers reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. "Importantly, this risk is modulated by the time course of area accumulation," researchers wrote. Healio (free registration) (9/21) Learn More
Experts zero in on priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine

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FDA to tighten EUA standards for COVID-19 vaccines

The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (9/22) Learn More
S&P: Worst COVID-19 economic damage is past for health care

Healthcare Dive (9/21) Learn More
Are Contemporary Smartwatches and Mobile Phones Safe For Patients With Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices?

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Time Course of LDL-Cholesterol Exposure and CV Disease Event Risk

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Cardiovascular Quality and Research News

ACC CV Quality SmartBrief

Free CT CAC screening increases utilization

Cumulative effect of LDL exposures may raise CVD risk

Experts zero in on priority groups for COVID-19 vaccine

FDA to tighten EUA standards for COVID-19 vaccines

S&P: Worst COVID-19 economic damage is past for health care

Are Contemporary Smartwatches and Mobile Phones Safe For Patients With Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices?

Time Course of LDL-Cholesterol Exposure and CV Disease Event Risk