Kanishk Aggarwal

LDL-C vs Lp(a): What We Know, the “Zero-LDL” Hypothesis, and Where We Stand in the PCSK9 Era

Despite significant breakthroughs in preventative medicine, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is still the primary cause of morbidity and death worldwide. In this context, 2 apoB-containing particles-LDL and lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] have emerged as important but mechan...

Watching ‘AF’ter the Heart: the WATCHMAN TM device for atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and a leading cause of cardioembolic stroke. In nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), thrombus formation occurs predominantly within the left atrial appendage (LAA), making it a key therapeutic target. Whi...