Eagle's Eye View: Your Weekly CV Update From ACC.org

Smoking & CVD Risk; Sleep, Diabetes, & Women with Gestational Diabetes; Post-TAVR Imaging

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Mar 19, 2025
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INSIGHT

Smoking Dose-Response Impact

  • There is a clear dose-response relationship between smoking intensity and cardiovascular disease markers.
  • Former smokers show reduced risk over time, but coronary calcium remains elevated even after 30 years of quitting.
ADVICE

Manage Sleep to Reduce Diabetes Risk

  • Monitor and improve sleep quality in women with a history of gestational diabetes to reduce type 2 diabetes risk.
  • Evaluate regular snoring and short sleep for potential sleep apnea and provide appropriate treatments.
INSIGHT

Post-TAVR Imaging Framework

  • A new framework guides imaging for post-TAVR bioprosthetic valve dysfunction including structural and non-structural failures.
  • Sequential use of echocardiography, CT, MRI, and PET helps pinpoint valve failure type for appropriate management.
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