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Cholesterol Variability as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk in the Elderly: Findings from APCMS 2024

▲Professor Hyeongjun Joo of Korea University Anam Hospital presented the results of the study on “Cholesterol Variability as a Potential Residual Cardiovascular Risk Factor in the Elderly” at the “Asia-Pacific International Cardiometabolic Syndromes Symposium (APCMS 2024) )” held in Conrad Seoul on the 26th and 27th. [메디칼업저버 박선혜 기자] The importance of monitoring total cholesterol […]

The Impact of High Temperature Environments on Cardiovascular Health: Research Findings and Implications

ㅣUniversity of Louisville research team, clinical study on 624 peopleㅣHigh temperature environment promotes systemic inflammatory response, which plays an important role in the progression of cardiovascular diseases.ㅣWhen exposed to heat, levels of systemic inflammation increase and immunity decreases. Research has shown that exposure to extreme heat can have negative effects on cardiovascular health. The results […]

High Sodium Intake Among Patients with Heart Disease: A Concerning Trend

ㅣA research team from Athens Regional Hospital in Piedmont, USA, analyzed the NHANES dataㅣPatients with heart disease consume more than double the recommended daily intake of sodiumㅣOnly 1 in 10 patients with heart disease follow sodium intake guidelines One study found that 89% of heart disease patients exceed the recommended daily sodium intake. The results […]

High Sodium Intake Among Heart Disease Patients: Study Findings and Recommendations

ㅣA research team from Athens Regional Hospital in Piedmont, USA, analyzed the NHANES dataㅣPatients with heart disease consume more than double the recommended daily intake of sodiumㅣOnly 1 in 10 patients with heart disease follow sodium intake guidelines One study found that 89% of heart disease patients exceed the recommended daily sodium intake. The results […]

Socioeconomic Status as a Significant Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease: Study Reveals Findings

Professor Kim Hak-ryeong, Department of Cardiology, Boramae Hospital [메디칼업저버 박선재 기자] Research findings have shown that socioeconomic status is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, regardless of baseline cardiovascular risk. The Cardiovascular Medicine Research Group of Boramae Hospital (Professors Kim Hak-ryeong and Lim Woo-hyeon) and Professor Jeong Jae-hoon of Dongguk University Medical School Ilsan […]