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Seme Burka
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Preventive cardiology fellow 🫀

Johns Hopkins University
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For patients who can’t tolerate statins, or need more LDL-C lowering despite high-intensity therapy, bempedoic acid is a proven option that’s often overlooked.
@erinmichos.bsky.social @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social
Quick read our case 🔗 @accintouch.bsky.social

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For patients who can’t tolerate statins, or need more LDL-C lowering despite high-intensity therapy, bempedoic acid is a proven option that’s often overlooked
July 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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📝 New AJPC Commentary: “LDL-C Targets Based on Coronary Artery Calcium” explores updates to Figure 6 from the 2022 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway, pushing preventive strategies forward.

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#PreventiveCardiology #LDLC #CoronaryCalcium #ACC #AJPC #CardioSky #MedSky
June 27, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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Congratulations, Dr. Michos, on receiving such a well-deserved recognition! @erinmichos.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Congratulations to @erinmichos.bsky.social on being a recipient of the @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social Susan M. MacDonald Sponsorship Award! @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Congratulations to 2 of @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social Superstars!
April 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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CONFIRM-II: #AI-QCT Assessment of Coronary Plaque Feature Confers Higher Relative Risk of MACE in Women

Read the journal scan to learn more: bit.ly/4layvBv #ACC25

#CardioSky #MedSky
CONFIRM II: AI-QCT Assessment of Coronary Plaque Feature Confers Higher Relative Risk of MACE in Women - American College of Cardiology
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March 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Huge congratulations Dr Anum Minhas! @hopkinsheart.bsky.social #ACC25 #CardioOb 🎉🎉👏👏
allisonghaysmd.bsky.social allisonghaysmd.bsky.social @allisonghaysmd.bsky.social · Apr 1
Congratulations to @anumminhas @theresaboyer
for wining JACC authorship awards for work in Maternal CV Health 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@erinmichos.bsky.social
@hopkinsheart.bsky.social
@accintouch.bsky.social @janetcatov #acc2025
April 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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🔗New review by Rodriguez, Burka, and Michos – Curr Athero Rep 2025: Impact of Sex Differences on Lipids and Statin Utilization pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40100457/

Let’s rethink lipid care in women — and save lives.
Impact of Sex Differences on Lipids and Statin Utilization - PubMed
Statins has demonstrated efficacy in reducing LDL-C and CVD risk in women. However, women are less likely to achieve LDL-C targets compared to men, largely due to undertreatment and delays in initiati...
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March 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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erinmichos.bsky.social
Very sad times. 💔
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Mar 13
Breaking News: Johns Hopkins University, a leader in scientific research, said it would eliminate more than 2,000 workers because of the Trump administration’s steep cuts, primarily to international aid programs.
Federal Cuts Prompt Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers
The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administration’s cuts, which will slash at least $800 million from its budget.
www.nytimes.com
March 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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My fave St. Patrick’s Day was in ‘19 when Drs. Donna Arnett, @erinmichos.bsky.social & I got to present the ACC/AHA Primary Prevention of CVD Guideline - snazzy green dress & tie
March 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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1/ Are women aware of the #metabolichealth challenges during #menopause #perimenopause? In middle-aged women, APO-B & LDL rise—while they remain stable in men
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This shift, along with increased inflammation, sleep loss accelerates cardiovascular risk +
March 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Well done @mmukherjeemd.bsky.social @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social ⭐️ & #Nora’sMom!
March 4, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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And this is National Cardiac Rehab week too! #preventionisintervention
February 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39932648/
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring in the Context of Widespread Lipoprotein(a) Testing: Clinical Considerations and Implications for Lipid-Lowering Therapies - PubMed
Observational studies and meta-analyses indicate a nuanced relationship between elevated Lp(a) levels and CAC burden and progression. Elevated Lp(a) is associated with an increased risk of CAC presenc...
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February 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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www.wmar2news.com/local/heart-... - excellent comments by @ciccaronecenter.bsky.social Associate Director Professor Erin Michos @erinmichos.bsky.social @semeburka.bsky.social @jelwan.bsky.social
Heart health crisis: One mother's scare with Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
National Wear Red Day raises awareness about the number 1 killer of women, cardiovascular disease. One mom shares her story after her health plummeted due to a rare condition with an unknown cause.
www.wmar2news.com
February 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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I spoke to a news channel about #SCAD and raising awareness of heart disease in women for National Wear Red Day💃
www.wmar2news.com/local/heart-...
Heart health crisis: One mother's scare with Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
National Wear Red Day raises awareness about the number 1 killer of women, cardiovascular disease. One mom shares her story after her health plummeted due to a rare condition with an unknown cause.
www.wmar2news.com
February 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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ICYMI: Top Cardiology News for January 2025
Top Cardiology News for January 2025
Top Cardiology News for January 2025 sciprian@crf.org Wed, 01/29/2025 - 10:46 1 hour 54 minutes ago STS 2025, bariatric surgery vs GLP-1s, defining obesity, pregnancy complications, and private-equity owned hospitals.
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February 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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rblument1.bsky.social
Great summary of highlights of ‘25 AHA 🫀&🧠 Facts
January 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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jama.com
Finerenone was effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular death and heart failure events even in patients with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction who experienced elevated potassium levels.

Read the full study from JAMA Cardiology ➡️ ja.ma/3ObUSHv #AHA24
Figures showing incidence of investigator-reported potassium-related events and rates of cardiovascular death or worsening heart failure.
November 17, 2024 at 10:45 PM
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worldheart.org
🚨 Call for abstracts for #ESCCongress + #WCCardio 2025!

Share your research at ESC Congress 2025 together with World Congress of Cardiology, taking place in Madrid from 29 August to 1 September 2025.

⏰ DEADLINE: 1 March 2025.

More info: www.escardio.org/Congresses-E... @escardio.bsky.social
Call for Abstracts for ESC Congress
Share your cardiology work with the world's largest audience at ESC Congress and receive the highest impact for your cardiovascular research. Submit your abstract.
www.escardio.org
January 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM