Highlights of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Studies Presented at the 2024 European Society of Cardiology Congress

  • Vashma Junaid
  • , Abdul Mannan Khan Minhas
  • , Maha Inam
  • , Colin Hinkamp
  • , Khawaja M. Talha
  • , Chelsea Meloche
  • , Sana Sheikh
  • , Adeel Khoja
  • , Chayakrit Krittanawong
  • , Elizabeth M. Vaughan
  • , Dinesh K. Kalra
  • , Leandro Slipczuk
  • , Salim S. Virani

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Abstract

Purpose of Review: To summarize selected late-breaking science on cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention presented at the 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress. Recent Findings: Key studies from the 2024 ESC Congress highlight advances in (CVD) management. Apolipoprotein A-1 infusions reduced risk in acute myocardial infarction patients with high LDL cholesterol. Plozasiran cut triglycerides and apolipoprotein C-III levels, lowering pancreatitis risk. A 14-year study linked smoking among youth to cardiac abnormalities. Baseline hsCRP, LDL-C, and Lp(a) were strong predictors of 30-year outcomes in women. Alternative LDL-lowering strategies matched high-intensity statins in effectiveness of LDL-C lowering and reduced diabetes risk. Early combination lipid lowering therapy improved outcomes post-myocardial infarction. Nordic and Mediterranean diets were linked to lower atherosclerotic CVD risk. Summary: The findings from the 2024 ESC Congress highlight significant advancements in CVD prevention, including novel lipid-lowering therapies, biomarker-based risk prediction, and lifestyle interventions. These studies underscore the importance of early and personalized treatment strategies to mitigate long-term cardiovascular risk.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number14
JournalCurrent Atherosclerosis Reports
Volume27
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2024

Keywords

  • Apolipoprotein A-1
  • CACS
  • CVD Prevention
  • ESC
  • LDL-c
  • Lp(a)
  • MACE
  • Plozasiran

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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