A recent study confirms that consuming more than 3,700 mg of sodium daily taxes the heart.
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Too Much Salt Puts Added Stress on Heart -
Study Supports Statin Use in Children with Familial Hypercholesterolemia Children with a genetic disorder that causes abnormally high cholesterol may benefit from statins. -
Claims About Side Effects from Statins May be Exaggerated Patients are more likely to report side effects when they know they’re taking statins, finds study.
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A Healthy Lifestyle Could Add Quality Years to Your Life Study finds middle-aged adults with no cardiovascular risk factors live longer, healthier lives. -
New Tool Helps Predict Heart Risks in Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia New tool to guide treatment in patients with a genetic disorder causing dangerously high cholesterol levels.
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New Cholesterol Lowering Drug Shows Promise for Patients with Heart Disease PCSK9 inhibitors lower LDL and risk for heart complications, but access to the drug is an issue for many.
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Experts Raise Awareness of a New Lipid Disorder Treating a lesser-known lipid disorder may help patients reduce risk for heart disease. -
Study Casts Doubt on Protective Role of Good Cholesterol It’s unlikely that HDL cholesterol is an independent risk factor for heart disease.
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Experts Highlight the Importance of Managing Drug Interactions with Statins Widespread use of cholesterol-lowering statins brings the issue to light.
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Statins Arent the Only Option for Lowering Cholesterol Other cholesterol lowering therapies—including a heart-healthy diet—can be similarly effective at lowering cholesterol and cardiovascular risk, finds study.
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ACC Partners with Google to Share Reliable Heart Health Information “Ask a Doctor” feature promotes patient-provider engagement.