While the skeletal effects of nutrient deficiency are well-known, it’s important to consider how deficiency impacts the endocrine system — especially in older patients.
Supplemental Calcium Tied to Increased Mortality and AVR in Older Patients With Aortic Stenosis
A large observational study suggests that supplemental calcium exerts a detrimental effect in patients over age 60 with aortic stenosis, especially in those not undergoing aortic valve replacement.
Hyperparathyroidism: A Care Path Reliant on Timeliness
The most important action clinicians can take to improve hyperparathyroidism care is reducing the time between a patient initially presenting elevated calcium levels to getting them into surgery.
When Heart Health Intersects with MACRA, Calcium, Vegetarianism and More
Cleveland Clinic’s Heart & Vascular Institute Chair curates news items worth a look for their implications on cardiovascular care and practice management.
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Plaque Paradox: Statins Increase Calcium in Atheromas Even as They Shrink Them
A Cleveland Clinic analysis of IVUS images from eight large clinical trials suggests that coronary artery calcification might in fact be cardioprotective. We explore implications for research and practice.