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Impact of statins on serial coronary calcification during atheroma progression and regression.
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Several discussions examine whether calcification caused by statins is detrimental or beneficial, with posts using words like 'stabilize' and 'progress' to explore this paradox. The tone varies from cautious skepticism to scientific curiosity, emphasizing an in-depth engagement with the article's implications on cardiovascular risk management.
Most discussions acknowledge that statins are linked to increased calcification, with some highlighting that this may actually be part of their stabilizing effect on plaques, indicating a moderate consensus.
Discussions show significant curiosity, with many posts mentioning complex concepts like plaque stabilization, calcification, and the overall impact of statins, reflecting high engagement interest.
Posts often reference specific mechanisms, citations of scientific journals, and clinical implications, showing deep analysis and thoughtful engagement.
Given the focus on how calcification might indicate plaque stabilization and influence treatment understanding, users perceive the study as having a notable impact on clinical strategies and perceptions of statin therapy.
Abstract in brief
- This study analyzed how different levels of statin therapy impact coronary artery plaque volume and calcification, finding that high-intensity statins can reduce plaque size but may increase calcification, which is important for plaque stability.
- All patient groups, regardless of statin use, showed an increase in calcium indices, suggesting statins promote coronary calcification in vivo, consistent with preclinical suggestions of procalcific effects.
- The study found no link between changes in calcification and levels of lipoproteins or inflammatory markers, indicating that calcification might be a separate process influenced by statins, contributing to plaque stabilization and potentially lowering cardiovascular risk.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@Kevin4Liberty Acceleration of calcification is a desirable effect that shows the statins are working - the plaque iso not only stabilizing (calcifying) but also regressing (see graphics). Stop wasting $$ on repeat CAC. Please read https://t.co/0gtb3ZKftO https://t.co/j6ybzLj4sN
A3: Statins actually have been demonstrated to increase CAC by promoting coronary atheroma calcification. However, this may be how statins stabilize plaques. https://t.co/m5rdvBb0l2. #NLATwitterChat #NLACAC https://t.co/bAOiVtHgWf
Impact of Statins on Coronary Calcification During Atheroma Progression & Regression A reminder to our pts it may be the MOA for stabilization @JACCJournals @nationallipid @jlipidres @ExpertLipid @atherosociety https://t.co/p1ivGytzBa
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@vardaanbhat low carb and healthy lipids are not mutually exclusive. that notion is an internet construct https://t.co/HrhgyZ4ZjX
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Statins Work... But You MUST Know THIS! https://t.co/SLcHpLJFkE via @YouTube
Statins Problematical https://t.co/KhZmJh0EVR
Statins Work... But You MUST Know THIS! Lifestyle i.e Exercise & diet is most important Dr. Ford Brewer https://t.co/2LMc06Q9Dl
Statins Work... But You MUST Know THIS! https://t.co/sr9CZyCt50 via @YouTube
@thewalkerseven @goddeketal Like with most things, the answer depends, and lies somewhere between the extremes. https://t.co/yTVF9xpYMn
How I Use Statins to Unclog Arteries https://t.co/UARmOUj7mZ via @YouTube
RT @keisuke4713: アテローム進行・冠状動脈石灰化 スタチン影響https://t.co/TMF6YlzrLH プラーク退行効果と無関係にスタチンは冠状動脈アテローム石灰化⬆️ 無スタチン 自然プラーク進行⇨脂質プール内微小石灰化と相まって脂質プール拡大 高強度…
@LoCvet @Marion436842126 https://t.co/riEx8ceFIS
@Marion436842126 https://t.co/riEx8ceFIS
RT @keisuke4713: アテローム進行・冠状動脈石灰化 スタチン影響https://t.co/TMF6YlzrLH プラーク退行効果と無関係にスタチンは冠状動脈アテローム石灰化⬆️ 無スタチン 自然プラーク進行⇨脂質プール内微小石灰化と相まって脂質プール拡大 高強度…
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@ozlfc1982 hi, we have one exactly like that https://t.co/HrhgyZ4ZjX
@Drlipid Any help on these please, difficult to make the right decision Statin increases plaque progression: https://t.co/sZc10iKe6D Statin increases plaque progression: https://t.co/CaTnuy9ZB6 Statin increases CAC: https://t.co/oKw1XG1d37 Statin increases CAC: https://t.co/8XOl4VQW34
@Paddy_Barrett I'm facing this choice,opinion on these would help Statin increases vascular calcification: https://t.co/sZc10iKe6D Statin increases CAC score&plaque progression: https://t.co/CaTnuy9ZB6 Statin increases CAC: https://t.co/oKw1XG1d37 Statin increases CAC: https://t.co/8XOl4VQW34
@abdelhamed012 @iamritu @JACCJournals @BudoffMd @almallahmo @lesleejshaw @ToddVillinesMD @Heart_SCCT @AChoiHeart @ErinMichos @DrMarthaGulati @purviparwani Statins can based on observational data: https://t.co/AEyUYMm7Rj https://t.co/snkf90O5dC https://t.co/3veDld8Y6c GLP1 RA: don’t know …
RT @Drlipid: @Kevin4Liberty Acceleration of calcification is a desirable effect that shows the statins are working - the plaque iso not onl…
@Kevin4Liberty Acceleration of calcification is a desirable effect that shows the statins are working - the plaque iso not only stabilizing (calcifying) but also regressing (see graphics). Stop wasting $$ on repeat CAC. Please read https://t.co/0gtb3ZKftO https://t.co/j6ybzLj4sN
@LDLSkeptic @robertlufkinmd @DrPaulMason @BenBikmanPhD @ethanjweiss Your paper has cherry picked studies to suit your agenda, conveniently ignore wealth of evidence and hordes of studies that have shown linear relationships between Apo-B (and LDL) and ASCVD. https://t.co/0tvuN1ctPH
ケトダイエット(低炭水化物で高脂質で疑問は どんな脂肪をとればいいということ。 心臓専門医の彼は、 水銀蓄積少ない魚とたくさんのオリーブオイル、 適度に肉 クッキングにはアヴォカドオイル。 飽和脂肪酸、バターなど、は心臓の健康のためにさける。 https://t.co/nCemGC7wuN via @YouTube
@TheNutrivore @BioLayne CAC is always a one step extrapolation. I’m not worrried about the calcified plaque. I’m worried about the soft vulnerable plaque that is implied due to the discovery of calcified plaque. Statins impact calcification. https://t.co/9FyXucX0cV
@arvindsrinivasa @Drlipid @hjluks how much have you optimized diet? https://t.co/HrhgyZ4ZjX if you prefer low carb, here are some tips to optimize ApoB on a low carb diet
@vardaanbhat low carb and healthy lipids are not mutually exclusive. that notion is an internet construct https://t.co/HrhgyZ4ZjX
RT @keisuke4713: アテローム進行・冠状動脈石灰化 スタチン影響https://t.co/TMF6YlzrLH プラーク退行効果と無関係にスタチンは冠状動脈アテローム石灰化⬆️ 無スタチン 自然プラーク進行⇨脂質プール内微小石灰化と相まって脂質プール拡大 高強度…
@Nutradvance @ScepticalDoctor @ethanjweiss Per him, chiefly vegetables and fish. He describes it here: https://t.co/qHpNr8eH8e
RT @NutritionMadeS3: Low Carb diets & Heart Health ▶️heart-healthy, low carb sources of fat and protein ▶️starchy vs non-starchy veg ▶️a l…
RT @NutritionMadeS3: Low Carb diets & Heart Health ▶️heart-healthy, low carb sources of fat and protein ▶️starchy vs non-starchy veg ▶️a l…
RT @NutritionMadeS3: Low Carb diets & Heart Health ▶️heart-healthy, low carb sources of fat and protein ▶️starchy vs non-starchy veg ▶️a l…
Low Carb diets & Heart Health ▶️heart-healthy, low carb sources of fat and protein ▶️starchy vs non-starchy veg ▶️a low carb cardiologist´s take on oil, butter, salt Low carb =/= high cholesterol/high ApoB !!!!!! part II with @ethanjweiss https://t.co/HrhgyZ5x9v
@HollyLarsson1 @MattBMartin @drpablocorral @NutritionMadeS3 I think there are few more out there... It's been awhile since my nerd safari on this topic. https://t.co/THY9I3tY2B
RT @keisuke4713: アテローム進行・冠状動脈石灰化 スタチン影響https://t.co/TMF6YlzrLH プラーク退行効果と無関係にスタチンは冠状動脈アテローム石灰化⬆️ 無スタチン 自然プラーク進行⇨脂質プール内微小石灰化と相まって脂質プール拡大 高強度…
アテローム進行・冠状動脈石灰化 スタチン影響https://t.co/TMF6YlzrLH プラーク退行効果と無関係にスタチンは冠状動脈アテローム石灰化⬆️ 無スタチン 自然プラーク進行⇨脂質プール内微小石灰化と相まって脂質プール拡大 高強度スタチン⇨プラーク退行:脱脂・血管平滑筋細胞石灰化、プラーク安定性⬆️ https://t.co/1y9izO0Mx0
@MacroEight @Andrew__Lima @The_Nutrivore There's a lot of published literature on it: https://t.co/KnR2Agkzhh, https://t.co/qfQQzSmgn7 - this is a well accepted thing in cardiology, afaik.
@jcspratt Not in a tweet - the info you seek can be found here https://t.co/0gtb3ZKftO
@DoctorTro 2/2 These make me sceptical. https://t.co/EDOaHZwmZf https://t.co/JVC4GwsCBG https://t.co/vGNQauhAe9
#CVD #dementia #NCDs #NOTCH1 #health . Independent of their plaque-regressive effects, statins promote coronary atheroma calcification. https://t.co/oFRXmqTBrp Statin therapy was associated with greater progression of coronary artery calcification (CAC) https://t.co/e1tKv5q5AP . https://t.co/jUXWhHQAk4
Impact of Statins on Coronary Calcification During Atheroma Progression & Regression A reminder to our pts it may be the MOA for stabilization @JACCJournals @nationallipid @jlipidres @ExpertLipid @atherosociety https://t.co/p1ivGytzBa
RT @umdpharmd: A3: Statins actually have been demonstrated to increase CAC by promoting coronary atheroma calcification. However, this may…
RT @umdpharmd: A3: Statins actually have been demonstrated to increase CAC by promoting coronary atheroma calcification. However, this may…
RT @umdpharmd: A3: Statins actually have been demonstrated to increase CAC by promoting coronary atheroma calcification. However, this may…
A3: Statins actually have been demonstrated to increase CAC by promoting coronary atheroma calcification. However, this may be how statins stabilize plaques. https://t.co/m5rdvBb0l2. #NLATwitterChat #NLACAC https://t.co/bAOiVtHgWf
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