Publications by authors named "E Gianos"
Psychological distress can have a significant impact on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and efforts to treat psychological distress may improve CVD risk factors. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective feasibility of implementation study to assess the utilization of short-term psychotherapy in patients engaged in a cardiovascular prevention program. Participants included patients engaged in the Women's Health or Preventive Cardiology programs from January 2019 to June 2022.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTypical side effects of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 monoclonal antibodies including influenza-like illness and injection site reactions, are minor and well tolerated. This case, however, highlights a less common but severe reaction, indicating the need for clinicians to understand and manage potential rare side effects noted with biologics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudy Objective: There is an increasing trend in myocardial infarction (MI) hospitalizations in young individuals. The prevalence of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors is high in this population. This study aims to assess the prevalence of traditional and non-traditional cardiovascular risk factors among young patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) including novel lipid and dietary biomarkers with a focus on potential gender differences.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Despite the availability of lipoprotein-lowering medications, some high-risk patients with persistent high cholesterol may need alternative treatments like lipoprotein apheresis (LA).
- LA is particularly beneficial for individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia and not only lowers cholesterol but also improves heart function and reduces inflammation.
- While studies show LA leads to better cardiovascular outcomes, its use in the U.S. is limited, and more research is needed on its benefits for certain kidney conditions.
Background: Compared to normal high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol values, very high HDL cholesterol is associated with a higher incidence of mortality and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). As such, clinical risk stratification among persons with very high HDL cholesterol is challenging.
Objectives: Among persons with very high HDL cholesterol, the purpose was to determine the prevalence of coronary artery calcium (CAC) and compare the association between traditional risk factors vs CAC for all-cause mortality and ASCVD.