INFLAMMATION AT THE HEART’S CORE: WHAT CLINICIANS AND FAMILIES CAN DO NOW
By Vijay Kumar Malesu
A new ACC scientific statement shows that cholesterol control alone is not enough; targeting inflammation with lifestyle and proven therapies can reduce hidden cardiovascular risk and save lives.
Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease: 2025 ACC Scientific Statement: A Report of the American College of Cardiology. Image Credit: Jarun Ontakrai / Shutterstock
In a recent Scientific Statement published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, a group of authors synthesized evidence on inflammation in cardiovascular disease, defined the use of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), and outlined practical anti-inflammatory strategies for prevention.
2025-10-01T00:03:20Z
