The global obesity epidemic is well established, with increases in obesity prevalence for
most countries since the 1980s. Obesity contributes directly to incident cardiovascular risk …

Coronary microvascular disease (CMD) refers to the subset of disorders affecting the
structure and function of the coronary microcirculation, is prevalent in patients across a …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned
vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide …

The Cardiovascular Disease in Women Committee of the American College of Cardiology,
in conjunction with interested parties (from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute …

Radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is among the most commonly performed
diagnostic tests in cardiology. Although the diagnostic and prognostic applications of …

The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is defined as the concurrence of obesity-associated
cardiovascular risk factors including abdominal obesity, impaired glucose tolerance …

Obstructive disease of the epicardial coronary arteries was recognized as the cause of
angina pectoris> 2 centuries ago, and sudden thrombotic occlusion of an epicardial …

Recognition of ischemic heart disease (IHD) is often delayed or deferred in women. Thus,
many at risk for adverse outcomes are not provided specific diagnostic, preventive, and/or …

The global prevalence of obesity has more than doubled over the past four decades,
currently affecting more than a billion individuals. Beyond its recognition as a high-risk …

Left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy (LVH) is a growth in left myocardial mass mainly caused by
increased cardiomyocyte size. LVH can be a physiological adaptation to physical exercise …