He cardiologist cucuteño Jairo Aldana Bitarwas awarded in the United States by the Association American Heart (AHA) thanks to innovative research that could redefine the shape in which evaluate the risk of coronary heart disease.
The doctor received recognition for his study on the progression of coronary heart disease in people considered healthy and without traditional risk factors. The research, carried out with 205 participantsanalyzed how the disease evolves in this population group.
Strong conclusion
The work, the result of a collaboration with two Los Angeles cardiovascular centerscame to a conclusion that challenges paradigms current clinicians: atherosclerosis —buildup of plaque or fat in the arteries—can develop and advancear even in individuals with no apparent medical history.
“The message most importante of this study is that the absence of factors of typical risks does not mean the absence of atherosclerosis nor does it guarantee that the disease will not to progress“Aldana stated.
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In this same sense, the specialist argued that the results show that even people considered healthy can develop plaque in the coronary arteries, which reinforces the importance of early detection and continuing to carry out studies in this area.
This finding has implications direct in clinical practice, since the investigation concluded that the coronary heart disease can be present in people without risk factors known risks and that non-calcified plaques, considered more dangerous, tend to to progress more quickly.
Early detection
Therefore, the study promotes cardiac tomography as a key tool for early detection and prevention personalized. The results could influence the update of guides clinics international, promoting the use of this test even in individuals asymptomatic.
He specialist pointed out that, thanks to the advances technological“it is reasonable to suggest that the medical evidence and technology will eventually make it happen detection even earlier.”
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Aldanawho trained in the Pontifical Javeriana University of Bogotá and specialized in Advanced Cardiac Imaging in The Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLAhas also dedicated his work to investigating the role of artificial intelligence in the interpretation of cardiac images.
Upon receiving the prize—given by the Melvin Judkins Committee of Cardiovascular Radiology of the AHA—the cardiologist expressed: “This award represents the result of years of work and collaboration with my mentors. Beyond the personal recognitionmeans that we are providing valuable knowledge to prevent more heart attacks and save lives.”
Currently, the specialist continue participating in international projects prevention research cardiovascular and hopes that the studies prospective in progress contribute to transforming the strategies global to reduce mortality from heart attack.
Finally, it is vital to highlight that this study represents a significant advance for sciencethen open the door to new research in the field of cardiology and treatment development more effective against disease coronary.
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