Statins and Increase in Carotid Intima Media Thickness

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How does Zetia and niacin affect the carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT)? | KevinMD.com

kevinmd.com — “By a margin of 0.014 mm in carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), extended-release niacin (Niaspan) demonstrated superiority over ezetimibe (Zetia) as an add-on for high risk patients on long term statin therapy.View full resource at kevinmd.com

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Carotid IMT and MI risk | theheart.org

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ARBITER 6-HALTS

theheart.org — “Extended-release niacin is superior to ezetimibe in its effect on carotid intima-media thickness. While experts say the trial tells clinicians little about ezetimibe, it is a big win for niacin given the substantial regression of atherosclerosis observed at eight and 14 months.View full resource at theheart.org

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Rheumatology Medical News about Arthritis, Rheumatoid Risk Factors

mdlinx.com — “Rheumatoid arthritis is an independent risk factor for increased carotid intima-media thickness: Impact of anti-inflammatory treatmentView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Shorter Sleep in Men Ups Risk of Heart Disease: Study

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Endocrinology Article | Atherosclerosis

mdlinx.com — “Effect of vascular risk factors on increase in carotid and femoral intima-media thickness. Identification of a risk scaleView full resource at mdlinx.com

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Hot flashes may be marker of CVD risk

endocrinetoday.com — “20th Annual North American Menopause Society Meeting Hot flashes may be associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness — a fiView full resource at endocrinetoday.com

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Low Vitamin D Linked to Atherosclerosis, Study Finds - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “In those with plaque, low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were associated with increased intima-media and maximal carotid thickness. Medscape Medical NewsView full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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Endocrinology Article | Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

mdlinx.com — “The Levels of Oxidized LDL and AGE- LDL in Circulating Immune Complexes are strongly associated with increased levels of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and its progression in Type 1 DiabetesView full resource at mdlinx.com

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