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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology

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Published quarterly, The American Journal of Preventive Cardiology is the official journal of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology @aspcardio.bsky.social 🫀 #AJPC #CardioSky

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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
What is the prevalence of Coronary artery calcification (CAC) in familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) compared to severe hypercholesterolemia (SH)? Find out in the newest edition of AJPC! www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #AJPC #PreventiveCardiology
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Individuals with hypertensive pregnancy disorders face 2–4x higher CVD risk. New AJPC research explores risk factors and prevention. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
From Paper to Practice Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, FASPC, outlines how AJPC can help accelerate the journey from research to real-world clinical practice. Read below: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #CardioSky #MedSky American Society for Preventive Cardiology
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
New research finds that enlarged cardiac chambers remain associated with heart failure independant of type 2 diabetes. Read more about these findings in AJPC: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #AJPC #PreventiveCardiology #CardiologyResearch #DiabetesCare
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Despite a high mortality rate, information on aortic dissection remains limited. New research in AJPC points to some key risk factors related to this medical emergency. Read Here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #AJPC #PreventiveCardiology #CardiologyResearch
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
New in AJPC: Even with normal myocardial perfusion imaging, rheumatoid arthritis patients face a higher risk of major cardiovascular events. Standard imaging may miss hidden risk; see why RA matters for heart health. www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic…
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
New research links cadmium and lead exposure to higher cardiovascular mortality — while mercury shows a surprising inverse association. See how environmental heavy metals impact heart health. www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
New article available in AJPC! "Genetic and clinical risk factors for recurrent events among patients with coronary artery disease." Read Here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #CardiologyResearch #AJPC #PreventiveCardiology
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
New article available in AJPC! "Differences of plaque burden measures on CCTA in younger men and women." Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #PreventiveCardiology #CardiovascularResearch #AJPC #HeartHealth
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
New article in AJPC! "Rethinking risk: The prognostic power of coronary plaque in young women." Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #WomenHealth #CardiologyResearch #AJPC #PreventiveCardiology
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Check out the new article "Associations of the PREVENT Score with coronary artery and thoracic aortic calcification among South Asian Americans." Read here: ow.ly/7BX850ZIUtA #PreventiveCardiology #CardiovascularResearch #AJPC #HeartHealth
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
New article this month in AJPC, "Age and sex specific coronary plaque characteristics among South Asians: Insights from the DILWALE CTA study." Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #CardiologyResearch #HeartHealth #AJPC #PreventiveCardiology
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
New in AJPC, "Short-Term Variability and Threshold Reclassification of Lp(a) in the Placebo Arms of Phase 3 Obicetrapib Trials." Read more here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #PreventiveCardiology #CardiovascularResearch #AJPC
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Jason Nagata, MD @jasonmnagata.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🗣️ New @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social study in @ajpcardio.bsky.social! Among a sample of adolescents in @theabcdstudy.bsky.social, greater neighborhood disadvantage was linked to lower LE8 cardiovascular health scores, driven mainly by behavioral factors. 🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/NbhHeart
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American Society for Preventive Cardiology @aspcardio.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Cortisol dysregulation raises cardiovascular risk. ASPC invites you to a 3–5 min anonymous survey to guide education. 👉 sprw.io/stt-IxWAr #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
"So how much weight can I expect to lose with this injection, Doctor?" A Fellow's Voice on CKM variability in AJPC. 📖 AJPC Vol. 27 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #PreventiveCardiology #PrecisionMedicine #CKM #CardioSky #MedSky #AJPC
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
CAC scores underperform in Black adults with T2DM. Adding EAT radiomics and social deprivation improves risk prediction. 📖 AJPC Vol. 27 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #PreventiveCardiology #HealthEquity #CardiacImaging #T2DM #AJPC
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Why does simultaneous publication matter? It ensures speed and rigor in CV prevention science. Connect with AJPC! 📖 AJPC Vol. 27 🔗 ow.ly/86Mr50ZeLPx #PreventiveCardiology #CardioTwitter #SimultaneousPublication #AJPC #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
❤️ Reproductive history impacts young women's heart health. Learn more in AJPC. 🔗 ow.ly/r77g50ZeLKr #WomensHealth #HeartHealth #PreventiveCardiology #AMI #ReproductiveHealth #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Preventive cardiology evolves with risk phenotypes integrating biology, imaging, and clinical context for precise care. Important read from ASPC President Dr. Michael Shapiro. www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #PreventiveCardiology #Cardiosky #MedSky
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Shoa Clarke @shoaclarke.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
This is going to be a great meeting! #Prevention #CardioSky
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American Society for Preventive Cardiology @aspcardio.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
🎉 Introducing the 2026 ASPC Training Academy Class! Congrats to the 50 rising leaders in preventive cardiology. Thanks to our sponsors! www.aspconline.org/cvd-prevention-t… #ASPCTrainingAcademy #ASPC2026 #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
🧬 Can AI predict heart attack risk in psoriasis patients better than traditional tools? MetaPsoAI found a 3.6× higher risk, validated in 274,000 UK Biobank participants. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #Psoriasis #PreventiveCardiology #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🫀 Is a CAC score of zero truly "zero risk"? AI finds hidden calcium in ~22% with CAC=0, refining risk and prevention. Read more: ow.ly/jgoH50ZcV4o #PreventiveCardiology #CAC #ArtificialIntelligence #Cardiology #Atherosclerosis #AJPC
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American Society for Preventive Cardiology @aspcardio.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The countdown is on. 🫀 Hear from Congress Chair David Maron, MD, FASPC, on what makes #ASPC2026 the premier meeting in cardiovascular disease prevention! 📅 July 31 – August 2 📍 The Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ www.aspconline.org/events/2026c... #CardioSky #MedSky @ajpcardio.bsky.social
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
📢 New research shows LDL-C lowering benefits may be greater in lower-risk groups. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #PreventiveCardiology #LDLCholesterol #PrimaryPrevention #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
📊 New Research Alert: Rising pre-pregnancy and gestational diabetes rates in the U.S. highlight the urgent need for prevention. 📖 Read more: ow.ly/ZTOo50Z8h0u #PreventiveCardiology #WomensHealth #CardioObstetrics #GestationalDiabetes #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Despite high fitness, tactical athletes face hidden ASCVD risks. Proactive screening is vital. 📖 Read: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #PreventiveCardiology #CardiovascularHealth #TacticalAthlete #ASCVD #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
🔬 New study: A 37-protein panel predicts heart failure in MASLD years early, improving risk detection. ow.ly/UelM50YWNsE
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
New research shows the DASH diet 🥗🌾🥛🐟🧂 helps manage stage 1 hypertension, delaying medication. Read more: ow.ly/kfsW50YWMhh
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
📄 New research shows that adapting cardiac rehab for oncology patients with CKM syndrome improves outcomes. Read more: ow.ly/n8Zs50YVRjY #CardioOncology #CardiacRehab #CKMSyndrome #CancerCare #PreventiveCardiology
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
How do BMI & waist-to-height ratio affect HF risk <45? In ~89K U.S. adults, underweight, severe obesity, and WHtR ≥0.5 were all linked to higher early-onset HF risk—especially HFpEF. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #CardioSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Geographic Variation in Eligibility & Uptake of GLP-1 RAs for obesity in U.S. adults highlights a growing gap between who could benefit—and who actually gets treated. 🔗 Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #Obesity #GLP1 #HealthEquity #CardioSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The heart–liver axis matters more than we think. Higher FIB-4 index is associated with adverse cardiac remodeling—even in the general population. A simple liver fibrosis score may help flag early CV risk. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #CardioSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
New CLEAR Outcomes data shows bempedoic acid reduces major cardiovascular events across kidney functions. 🔗 ow.ly/RMky50YOgJZ #Cardiology #LipidManagement #CKD #Prevention #CardiovascularRisk
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
New research shows small, dense LDL-C predicts cardiovascular events like LDL-C in ACS patients on statins. Alirocumab adds benefit. 🔗 Read: ow.ly/gJ2z50YNa25 #CardioSky #MedSky #LipidManagement #CardiovascularRisk #ClinicalResearch American Society for Preventive Cardiology
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🧬 PRS improves early detection of coronary atherosclerosis, enabling targeted prevention. 🫀 www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #CardioSky #MedSky
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AGSmusings @agsmusings.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Good advice on preventative cardiology
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
🫀 Early-life factors shape future heart health Higher maternal pre-pregnancy BMI and gestational weight gain are linked to altered cardiovascular responses to stress in adolescents—revealing early, subclinical changes. ow.ly/eKXV50YF3EV #PreventiveCardiology #MaternalHealth #Cardiology
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
🧬 The DAILY Registry links genetics, imaging, and clinical data to personalize cardiovascular care. 🔍 www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #CardioImaging #PrecisionMedicine #PreventiveCardiology #MultiOmics #Cardiology
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
New INTERASPIRE insights reveal gaps in global cardiovascular prevention: inconsistent testing, varied interpretation, and challenges meeting LDL-C targets. 📖 Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #Cardiology #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Society for Preventive Cardiology @aspcardio.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Register now for ASPC 2026 Congress on CVD Prevention 🎓 Join leading experts for 2.5 days of cutting-edge science, clinical insights, and practical strategies to advance cardiovascular care. 📍 Scottsdale, AZ 📅 July 31 – Aug 2, 2026 www.aspconline.org/events/2026congr… #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Prevention is about clear communication and action, not just knowledge. 📖 Read more: ow.ly/uWZc50YxAXg #Cardiology #PreventiveCardiology #HealthCommunication #ASCVD #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
📱🫀 The My Heart Counts study uses AI-driven coaching to boost activity and improve heart health. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #PreventiveCardiology #DigitalHealth #AI #PhysicalActivity #CVDPrevention #MedTech #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
🫀 New study links higher B vitamin levels to lower stroke risk in >220,000 U.S. adults. 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic… #PreventiveCardiology #StrokePrevention #Nutrition #CardiometabolicHealth #AJPC #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
🫀 New: A systematic analysis of the PREVENT equations shows how combinations of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic risk factors translate into predicted CVD risk—and how conditions like diabetes or CKD may signal the need for earlier prevention. 🔗 ow.ly/zLGU50YttU2 #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
🧠🫀 New research: AI-derived epicardial adipose tissue measurements from CT calcium scoring may improve sex-specific cardiovascular risk prediction, particularly for women. Using existing imaging data could enhance risk assessment and prevention. 🔗 ow.ly/czhV50Yt9yy #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
🫀 New research: The USE‑IT study examines how leveraging existing test results can enhance primary prevention in patients with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis, helping clinicians refine risk stratification and guide earlier intervention. 🔗 ow.ly/QuMQ50Yt3ZO #CardioSky #MedSky
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
📊 New research reveals long-term healthcare costs in type-2 diabetes with cardiovascular disease using real-world data. 🔗 ow.ly/3HeC50Ys3yS #HealthEconomics #Diabetes #CardiovascularDisease #RealWorldData #PreventiveCardiology
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American Journal of Preventive Cardiology @ajpcardio.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Closing the sex gap in cardiovascular clinical trials is essential to ensure evidence reflects the needs of all patients. This article highlights disparities in enrollment and calls for a more inclusive research design to improve CVD outcomes for everyone. 🔗 ow.ly/Un7V50Ys3nQ #CardioSky
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