Targeting inflammation in cardiovascular risk
The adverse effects of low-grade systemic inflammation are associated with the development of atherosclerosis, heart failure, obesity-related metabolic disorders, and chronic kidney disease. Because inflammation drives residual cardiovascular risk, Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) explores current and emerging anti-inflammatory agents in this setting. Inflammation in Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is no longer thought to be simply the result […]
Partner Blog Series: North American Thrombosis Forum
Furthering our mission to help clinicians stay up-to-date on the current education in cardiometabolic health, we partnered with the North American Thrombosis Forum to present the most recent research in the the rapidly evolving field of thrombosis. To better equip physicians for the management of vascular inflammation in diabetic patients, we outline the mechanisms of action […]
Inflammation and risk of T2DM: Insights from the CANTOS trial
Data from several studies have suggested that persistent low-grade inflammation has an important role in the pathophysiology of many cardiometabolic conditions. Inflammatory markers, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) have been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular adverse events, as well as insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. Canakinumab is a human monoclonal antibody […]
Linking Cancer & Heart Disease: The Root of 2 Killers May Be The Same?
Inflammation, often referenced as the root cause of many chronic diseases, disorders, and dysfunctions, has recently linked cancer and cardiovascular disease. In an article in The New York Times Magazine, readers were introduced to a patient who suffered from two deadly forms of cancer: lung and melanoma. When asked what nearly caused his death, the […]
Reducing Inflammation Lowers Risk of Heart Attack
It turns out that cholesterol isn’t the only thing you have to worry about to keep your heart healthy. In recent years, doctors have started to focus on inflammation — the same process that makes cuts red and painful — as an important contributor to a heart attack. It’s the reason doctors recommend low-dose aspirin […]
