For patients who can’t tolerate statins, or need more LDL-C lowering despite high-intensity therapy, bempedoic acid is a proven option that’s often overlooked. @erinmichos.bsky.social @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social Quick read our case 🔗 @accintouch.bsky.social learn.acc.org/Page/Bempedo...

📝 New AJPC Commentary: “LDL-C Targets Based on Coronary Artery Calcium” explores updates to Figure 6 from the 2022 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway, pushing preventive strategies forward. ow.ly/TlQb50WhhuB #PreventiveCardiology #LDLC #CoronaryCalcium #ACC #AJPC #CardioSky #MedSky

Congratulations, Dr. Michos, on receiving such a well-deserved recognition! @erinmichos.bsky.social

Roger Blumenthal@rblument1.bsky.social · last yr.

Congratulations to @erinmichos.bsky.social on being a recipient of the @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social Susan M. MacDonald Sponsorship Award! @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social

Congratulations to @erinmichos.bsky.social on being a recipient of the @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social Susan M. MacDonald Sponsorship Award! @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social

Congratulations to 2 of @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social Superstars!

CONFIRM-II: #AI-QCT Assessment of Coronary Plaque Feature Confers Higher Relative Risk of MACE in Women Read the journal scan to learn more: bit.ly/4layvBv #ACC25 #CardioSky #MedSky

CONFIRM II: AI-QCT Assessment of Coronary Plaque Feature Confers Higher Relative Risk of MACE in Women - American College of Cardiology

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Huge congratulations Dr Anum Minhas! @hopkinsheart.bsky.social #ACC25 #CardioOb 🎉🎉👏👏

@allisonghaysmd.bsky.social · last yr.

Congratulations to @anumminhas @theresaboyer for wining JACC authorship awards for work in Maternal CV Health 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 @erinmichos.bsky.social @hopkinsheart.bsky.social @accintouch.bsky.social @janetcatov #acc2025

🔗New review by Rodriguez, Burka, and Michos – Curr Athero Rep 2025: Impact of Sex Differences on Lipids and Statin Utilization pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100457/ Let’s rethink lipid care in women — and save lives.

Impact of Sex Differences on Lipids and Statin Utilization - PubMed

Statins has demonstrated efficacy in reducing LDL-C and CVD risk in women. However, women are less likely to achieve LDL-C targets compared to men, largely due to undertreatment and delays in initiati...

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Very sad times. 💔

The New York Times@nytimes.com · last yr.

Breaking News: Johns Hopkins University, a leader in scientific research, said it would eliminate more than 2,000 workers because of the Trump administration’s steep cuts, primarily to international aid programs.

My fave St. Patrick’s Day was in ‘19 when Drs. Donna Arnett, @erinmichos.bsky.social & I got to present the ACC/AHA Primary Prevention of CVD Guideline - snazzy green dress & tie

1/ Are women aware of the #metabolichealth challenges during #menopause #perimenopause? In middle-aged women, APO-B & LDL rise—while they remain stable in men pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38969749/ This shift, along with increased inflammation, sleep loss accelerates cardiovascular risk +

Well done @mmukherjeemd.bsky.social @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social ⭐️ & #Nora’sMom!

Johns Hopkins Cardiology@hopkinsheart.bsky.social · 2y ago

Congratulations to our very own JHBMC Echo Lab Director @mmukherjeemd.bsky.social for leading the guidelines on echocardiographic assessment of the right heart👏🏻❤️ @ase360.bsky.social The RV matters, & these updates ensure it gets the attention it deserves!❤️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

And this is National Cardiac Rehab week too! #preventionisintervention

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Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring in the Context of Widespread Lipoprotein(a) Testing: Clinical Considerations and Implications for Lipid-Lowering Therapies - PubMed

Observational studies and meta-analyses indicate a nuanced relationship between elevated Lp(a) levels and CAC burden and progression. Elevated Lp(a) is associated with an increased risk of CAC presenc...

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www.wmar2news.com/local/heart-... - excellent comments by @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social Associate Director Professor Erin Michos @erinmichos.bsky.social @semeburka.bsky.social @jelwan.bsky.social

Heart health crisis: One mother's scare with Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

National Wear Red Day raises awareness about the number 1 killer of women, cardiovascular disease. One mom shares her story after her health plummeted due to a rare condition with an unknown cause.

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I spoke to a news channel about #SCAD and raising awareness of heart disease in women for National Wear Red Day💃 www.wmar2news.com/local/heart-...

Heart health crisis: One mother's scare with Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

National Wear Red Day raises awareness about the number 1 killer of women, cardiovascular disease. One mom shares her story after her health plummeted due to a rare condition with an unknown cause.

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ICYMI: Top Cardiology News for January 2025

Great summary of highlights of ‘25 AHA 🫀&🧠 Facts

Finerenone was effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular death and heart failure events even in patients with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction who experienced elevated potassium levels. Read the full study from JAMA Cardiology ➡️ ja.ma/3ObUSHv #AHA24

🚨 Call for abstracts for #ESCCongress + #WCCardio 2025! Share your research at ESC Congress 2025 together with World Congress of Cardiology, taking place in Madrid from 29 August to 1 September 2025. ⏰ DEADLINE: 1 March 2025. More info: www.escardio.org/Congresses-E... @escardio.bsky.social

Call for Abstracts for ESC Congress

Share your cardiology work with the world's largest audience at ESC Congress and receive the highest impact for your cardiovascular research. Submit your abstract.

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