May 1 marked the release of the #iCARDIO Guidelines on Heart Failure, now live in Global Cardiology. This global-first effort brings flexible, practical guidance to frontline providers managing #heartfailure in any setting. www.globalcardiology.info/site/article... #GlobalHealth #cardiosky
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Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring, measured by computed tomography (CT), quantifies calcified coronary plaque and reflects the burden of coronary atherosclerosis. The Agatston score, calculated based on lesion density and area, stratifies patients into risk categories: a score of 0 indicates no detectable calcification, 1-99 suggests mild plaque, 100-399 indicates moderate burden, and scores of 400 or more reflect high to extensive calcification, with scores above 1000 indicate extremely high atherosclerotic burden. CAC scoring is...
There are a number of guidelines on how to manage obesity, but inconsistencies in healthcare access, varying infrastructure, resource constraints and diverse local practices restrict their global applicability. This underscores the need for universal recommendations that address the unique challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers worldwide. Our Global Guidelines emphasize the incorporation of novel therapies, while integrating standards of care with the most up-to-date evidence to enable clinicians to optimize obesity...
