CT Calcium Score vs. CT Coronary Angiography: Understanding the Difference

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Cardiovascular imaging has revolutionized the assessment of heart disease, providing powerful tools to detect and evaluate coronary artery disease (CAD) before it leads to serious complications. Two common heart imaging tests—CT Calcium Scoring (CAC) and CT Coronary Angiography (CCTA)—serve distinct purposes. While both utilize computed tomography (CT) technology, they differ significantly in what they measure, … Read more

Bempedoic Acid – A New Treatment Alternative for Statin Intolerant Patients?

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Statin drugs play an important role in the treatment of cardiovascular disease and have been shown to improve the prognosis of patients with established atherosclerotic heart disease. Statins, however,  are not without side effects, and 7 to 29% of patients report adverse musculoskeletal effects that limit their ability to use them as recommended by clinical … Read more

Do COVID-19 Vaccinations Reduce the Risk of Heart Conditions Following Covid-19 Infections?

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A hugely important question for the clinical cardiologist is whether Covid-19 vaccinations reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications following Covid-19 infections. It is well-documented that being infected with SARS-CoV-2 increases the risk of short-and long-term cardiovascular complications, many of which may be severe. Therefore, practicing clinicians and patients will embrace every tool that can be … Read more