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2026 guidelines weakly recommend apoB as core test to assess dyslipidemia. Though measuring apoB to ensure therapy is adequate, they recommend it only after LDL-C & non-HDL-C are at target

Is the Commitment to LDL-C Eternal? -Sniderman

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The 2026 ACC/AHA/Multisociety dyslipidemia guideline also states that apoB is a more accurate marker of therapy than LDL-C or non-HDL-C & is essential to fully diagnosis dyslipidemia

Is the Commitment to LDL-C Eternal? -Allan Sniderman

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Join us October 1 at 8am CST for grand rounds featuring Bruno Scheller, MD, presenting “Drug Coated Balloon Use in the 21st Century.”

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The 2026 ACC/ AHA/Multisociety dyslipidemia guideline states that apolipoprotien B (apoB) is a more accurate marker of CV risk than LDL-C or non-HDL-C.

“Is the Commitment to LDL-C Eternal?” by Allan Sniderman, MD

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“Cinematic Rendering of a Fenestrated Patent Foramen Ovale Within a Left-Sided Atrial Septal Pouch" by Drs. Amy Avakian & Muhammad Umair

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Homozygous form of FH is orphan disease in ~1 in 367,000. It requires early, intensive treatments including LDL apheresis & specialized therapies in some.

#FamilialHypercholesterolemia-Iulia Iatan & Jacques Genest at #McGillUniversity
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Today at Grand Rounds, we were honored to welcome Dr. Joseph Coselli for the 18th Annual DeBakey Lecture. He presented “Cardiac Surgery in Houston and its Contributions to the Specialty.”

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LIVE IN ONE HOUR! Grand Rounds featuring Joseph S. Coselli, MD presenting “Cardiac Surgery in Houston and its Contribution to the Specialty.”

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Untreated, FH leads to premature #ASCVD, whereas prompt recognition & treatment can lead to a normal life expectancy.

#FamilialHypercholesterolemia by Iulia Iatan & Jacques Genest at #McGillUniversity
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Join us September 24 at 8am CST for grand rounds featuring Joseph S. Coselli, MD, presenting “Cardiac Surgery in Houston and its Contribution to the Specialty.”

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FH is most often caused by genetic variants affecting LDL receptor-mediated clearance to varying degrees, from mild to severe. ~30% have polygenic hypercholesterolemia

Familial Hypercholesterolemia -Iulia Iatan & Jacques Genest at McGill
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FH is a semidominant autosomal genetic lipoprotein disorder in ~1 in 311 individuals. Diagnosis is based on LDL-C levels, first-degree relatives, xanthomas & ASCVD

Familial Hypercholesterolemia - Iulia Iatan & Jacques Genest at McGill

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What does the future hold for cardiovascular imaging?

Today, Dr. Zoghbi addressed this question during his Grand Rounds presentation, “The Exciting Future of Cardiovascular Imaging.”

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LIVE IN ONE HOUR! Grand Rounds conference featuring William A. Zoghbi, MD, presenting “The Exciting Future of Cardiovascular Imaging.”

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Kudos to guest editor Robet Roberts who expertly curated our latest #DeBakeyCVJournal issue: Genetic Cardiovascular Diseases

His introduction offers an insightful overview of #GeneticCVDiseases https://t.co/tY1eEjinX0
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