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Who Should Get a Coronary Artery Calcium Test?
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Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
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Khurram Nasir
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Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
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Khurram Nasir
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Clinical Cardiology
06:59
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Implementation of Evidence-Based Strategies for Chronic Cardiovascul…
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J. Butler
50:29
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Imaging in Preventive Cardiology
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K. Nasir
31:46
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension: Isn't it Just Heart Failure?
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H. Ali
33:50
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Left Ventricular Thrombosis: An Overview
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Y. Saleh
42:28
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Treatment of Lipids in 2023: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?
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C. Ballantyne
52:41
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Coronary CT Angiography in Clinical Cardiology and Prevention
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R. Blankstein
12:25
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Preventive Cardiology as a Dedicated Service Line: The Time Is Now
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M. Shapiro
15:43
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Women Heart Center: Evolving CVD Prevention Need Among Women
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M. Gulati
09:13
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Future of CVD Risk Assessment & Prevention: See Disease, Treat D…
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K. Nasir
18:36
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Top 4 Topics in Preventive Cardiology: Discussion
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M. Shapiro,
M. Gulati,
K. Nasir
11:57
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
How to Choose from Established and Emerging Lipid Lowering Therapies
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C. Ballantyne
10:07
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Should Cardiometabolic Protective Agents be the First Choice for Dia…
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K. Patel
13:41
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Practical Tips on Hypertension Management for ASCVD and Heart Failur…
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S. Khan
13:20
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Thrombotic Balance: Underappreciated Markers for ASCVD Risk
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A. Defilippis
12:10
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Lipids and Beyond for CVD Prevention: Discussion
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C. Ballantyne,
K. Patel,
S. Khan,
A. Defilippis
11:40
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Cross Talk Between Obesity, Fatty Liver and Metabolic Syndrome
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D. W. Victor III
11:30
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Sleep Apnea, Obesity and CVD
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H. Walia
19:00
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Early Metabolic Derangements: Time to Intervene Prior to Overt Obesi…
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A. Agatston
16:15
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Emerging Medical Management for Obesity: The Future is Bright
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M. Blaha
05:37
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Obesity: Next Frontier for CVD Management - Discussion
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D. W. Victor III,
H. Walia,
A. Agatston,
M. Blaha
34:21
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Impacting the Environment for Sustainable Cardiovascular Health
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S. Rajagopalan
14:55
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Social Media: How to Use It to Promote CVD Prevention
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M. Gulati
10:14
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Health Equity: CVD Preventi…
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K. Nasir
16:48
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Preventive Cardiology Beyond The Boundaries of Health System: Discus…
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S. Rajagopalan,
K. Patel
56:26
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
The Kidney and the Heart
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M. Quinones,
H. Ibrahim,
A. Tamayo-Gutierrez,
S. Adeel Ahsan,
A. Guha,
S. Hebert,
A. Edwards,
A. Kansara
51:21
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Power of Zero: Shaping Past, Present and Future of Cardiovascular Ri…
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K. Nasir
45:22
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Top 10 Predictions for the Future of CVD Prevention
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P. Greenland
06:35
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
STEP Trial: Intensive Blood Pressure Management Vs Standard Blood Pr…
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D. Tientcheu
08:54
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Updates in Hypertension Management: The Use of Thiazide Diuretics to…
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W. Vongpatanasin
07:58
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Effect of Salt Substitution on Cardiovascular Events and Death
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L. Laffin
08:05
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Aspirin: Not a "Wonder Drug" Anymore?
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M. Cainzos-Achirica
13:36
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Plaque, Thrombosis and Bleeding Risk: Use of Antiplatelet Therapy
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J. Ferreiro
11:26
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Aspirin for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: What C…
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M. Miedema
11:07
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Aspirin & Primary Prevention: What Do the Guidelines Say?
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M. Gulati
15:09
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Plaque Burden Is the Main Driver of Risk for Atherosclerotic Events:…
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M. Mortensen
13:58
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
CAC Score for Aspirin Allocation
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M. Cainzos-Achirica
45:45
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Directions of Cardiology in the Next Decade: 2022-2032
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E. Braunwald
08:24
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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E. Duffy
09:01
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
The Question on Everyone's Mind: What IS and Why Do We Need Pre…
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M. Shapiro
05:23
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Strategies for Preventing Myocardial Infarction
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R. Blankstein
06:45
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Community and Social Context: An Important Social Determinant of Car…
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Z. Javed
08:23
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Aspirin in the Modern Era of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
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M. Cainzos-Achirica
06:08
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Past, Present and Future of Familial Hypercholesterolemia Management
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K. Patel
06:12
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Prevention Starts in the Womb: Opportunities for Addressing Cardiova…
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E. Avenatti
04:05
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
A Checklist Approach for Enhanced Outpatient Guideline-Directed Mana…
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M. Taha
03:11
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Q&A: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
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M. Cainzos-Achirica,
M. Quiñones
13:25
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Medical Management of Obesity: The Future Is Bright
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M. Taha
16:37
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Current and Emerging Options in Lipid Management
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R. Santos
17:01
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Hypertension Management: Greater Returns Than Expected in CVD Preven…
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S. Juraschek
10:59
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Q&A: Management of Atherosclerosis, Diabetes, Obesity and Hypert…
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K. Patel,
M. Taha,
S. Juraschek,
R. Santos,
K. Jha
16:16
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: New Insights into CVD Prevention
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G. Sharma
16:10
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
ASCVD Risk in People of South Asian Ethnicity: What Is New in 2021?
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M. Cainzos-Achirica
16:01
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Inflammatory Conditions: Fueling Risk for Premature CVD
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N. Mehta
13:22
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
CVD Prevention Considerations Among Those With Low Testosterone
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M. Budoff
06:06
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Q&A: High-Risk Groups for CVD
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N. Mehta,
G. Sharma,
M. Budoff
16:20
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
How Do I Assess and Manage Statin Intolerance?
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M. Shapiro
29:27
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Stress Reduction: Does It Matter?
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I. Basu-Ray
11:59
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
What Dietary Advice Should I Give to My Patients With CVD?
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D. Belardo
16:53
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Ideal Cardiovascular Health: What We Should Be Aiming for
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J. Rana
05:02
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Q&A: Statins and Nutrition
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M. Shapiro,
M. Gulati,
D. Belardo,
J. Rana
06:59
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes and Kidney Disease: Comparison of FIDEL…
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G. Bakris
14:24
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Cardiovascular and Renal Outcomes With Efpeglenatide in Type 2 Diabe…
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I. Lingvay
17:12
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Starting With Risk Factors and Biomarkers to Identify Patients for S…
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A. Marie Navar
16:25
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Atherosclerosis Imaging: Major Role in Risk Assessment and Management
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R. Blankstein
13:56
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Genetics: New Kid on the Block for Cardiovascular Disease Prediction
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A. Khera
12:00
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Emerging Consideration in CVD Risk Assessment: Social Determinants o…
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K. Nasir
18:32
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Q&A: Four Pillars of CVD Prevention
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S. Virani,
A. Marie Navar,
R. Blankstein,
K. Nasir,
A. Khera
13:54
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Beyond Atherosclerotic CVD: Prevention of Heart Failure
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K. Patel
17:15
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Practical Tips for Managing CVD Risk Among High-Risk Diabetes
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M. Blaha
04:33
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Novel Treatment Targets in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
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A. Tonelli
06:38
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Management of Group 2 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
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J. Vachiéry,
M. Quiñones
06:42
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Management of PH Due to Chronic Lung Disease
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J. Weatherald
12:23
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
The Evolution of Risk in PAH
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R. Benza,
S. Murthy
09:01
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Evaluation and Management of Congenital Heart Disease Associated Wit…
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V. Duarte
06:55
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Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: Medical Management
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Z. Safdar
06:15
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Approach to Team-Based Cardiometabolic Care
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N. Pagidipati
17:43
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Q&A: CVD Prevention in Diabetes
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G. Bakris,
K. Patel,
A. Kansara,
I. Lingvay,
N. Pagidipati
22:49
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Antithrombotic Medication Management: How to Redesign the Delivery Model t…
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G. Barnes
11:39
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Medical Management of Peripheral Artery Disease: What Are the Risk F…
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M. Creager
35:04
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Peripheral Artery Disease: What Are the Recommended Therapies? What …
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M. Creager
08:11
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Broadening the Traditional Role Of the Anticoagulation Clinic: How Can The…
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G. Barnes
11:45
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Dosage Management at the Anticoagulation Clinic: Is There a Way to Use EHR…
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G. Barnes
43:44
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Predicting Progression of CVD and Cognitive Dysfunction in Childhood…
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V. Fuster
11:19
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Diversity in Medicine: Are There Racial Differences in Treatment Out…
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C. Yancy
13:12
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Peripheral Artery Disease: What Are the Risk Factors for Developing …
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M. Creager
09:52
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Lipid Lowering Drugs for PAD: How Efficient Are Statins and PCSK9 In…
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M. Creager
23:40
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Antithrombotic Therapies for PAD: How Effective Are Aspirin, Ticagre…
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M. Creager
22:34
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Antithrombotic Medication Management: How Long Is the Anticoagulatio…
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G. Barnes
08:11
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Broadening the Anticoagulation Clinic Role: How Efficient Is Aspirin…
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G. Barnes
11:59
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Antithrombotic Medication Management: How to Dose DOAC and Prevent A…
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G. Barnes
17:38
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Novel Use of Anti-Diabetic Drugs in Heart Failure: How Do SGLT2 Inhi…
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I. Hussain,
A. Bhimaraj
06:41
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What Is the Mechanism of Action of New Anti-Diabetic Drugs in Cardio…
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A. Bhimaraj,
I. Hussain
09:31
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Novel Use of Anti-Diabetic Drugs in Heart Failure: What Are the Bene…
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D. J. Hamilton
08:44
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What Is the Role of Novel Anti-Diabetic Drugs in Cardiovascular Dise…
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04:39
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How Does Diabetes Cause Heart Failure?
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I. Hussain
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SCAD & Pregnancy: What Is It, What Are the Causes, and When Does…
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M. Tweet
11:40
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What CVD Risks Are Associated With Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Pr…
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G. Sharma
07:39
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia & Pregnancy: Do We Need to Stop St…
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L. Mehta
10:16
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What Are the Sex Differences in COVID-19 Pandemic Outcomes, and Impl…
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G. Sharma
10:20
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How to Reconcile Sex Differences in CVD Prevention?
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M. Gulati
12:38
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Cardiovascular Complications in Pregnancy: What Are the Risk Indicat…
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N. Scott
11:44
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Genetic Markers of CVD Risk: What Are the Benefits of Genetic Testin…
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C. Ballantyne
11:59
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What Is the Role of Lipids and Inflammation Biomarkers in Residual R…
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L. Sperling
11:59
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Does Measuring and Lowering Lp(a) Affect CVD Risk Reduction?
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R. Blankstein
12:46
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How Does Stress Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?
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K. M. Chinnalyan
12:08
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Are All Carbs and Fats Created Equally, and What Influence Do Differ…
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A. Agatston
10:37
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How Can Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Help Your Patients?
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P. Taub
10:41
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2020 High Blood Pressure Guidelines: When Is BP Too High?
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A. Marie Navar
07:11
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Who Should Get a Coronary Artery Calcium Test?
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K. Nasir
13:19
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
What Are the Key Components of Primary CVD Prevention from ACC/AHA G…
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S. Virani
10:43
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
Why and Who Needs to See a Preventive Cardiologist?
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M. Shapiro
12:05
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
How to Identify and Intervene on Heart Failure Risk Factors?
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S. Khan
11:06
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center
PCSK9 Inhibitors & New Era in Lipid-Lowering Therapy: What Are t…
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K. Nasir
24:20
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Past, Present, and Future of Familial Hypercholesteremia Management …
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D. Rader
16:40
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Update on Inflammation & Atherosclerosis Treatment: Should All A…
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P. Ridker
40:14
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New Insights About Inflammation & Atherosclerosis: Can Targeted …
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P. Ridker
10:38
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Is a Vaccine for LDL a Realistic Option for the Future of CVD? Is Li…
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S. Virani,
K. Nasir,
H. Warraich,
R. Blankstein
13:14
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Prevention of MIs and Stroke: How to Screen and Stratify Risks in th…
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S. Virani,
K. Nasir,
H. Warraich,
R. Blankstein
12:34
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How Does Recreational Drug Use Influence the Risk Score for Stroke i…
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S. Virani,
K. Nasir,
H. Warraich,
R. Blankstein
12:43
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How to Reduce the Risks of a Repeat MI in the Young? What Are the 5 …
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K. Nasir,
H. Warraich,
R. Blankstein
12:17
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Emerging Epidemics of Acute MI & Stroke in the Young: How to Bat…
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K. Nasir,
H. Warraich,
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