Cardiovascular Division
Cardiovascular Division
Can Cholesterol be Too Low? New Study Shows Low LDL-C Cholesterol is Still Safe
The risks associated with increased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) have been discussed for decades. Big LDL-C numbers boost the chances of developing cardiovascular disease and/or having a stroke. While there are a number of…
Cardiovascular Division
New Beta-Blocker Study Compares Outcomes Following Heart Attacks
Two leading beta-blockers improve the survival rate of patients who suffered heart attacks, according to a new study led by cardiologists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. …
Cardiovascular Division
National Lipid Association Endorses Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring to Reduce Disease Risk
The National Lipid Association (NLA), which advocates for treatments that mitigate heart attack and stroke risk, has endorsed coronary artery calcium scoring to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.…