The Adipokine Hypothesis and Inflammation: Explaining Pathogenesis and Guiding Treatment

Prior to the 2025 American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions Meeting, Craig J. Beavers, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, BCCP, BCPS (AQ-Cardiology), CACP, discusses two recent papers that are influencing practice within the cardiovascular space.

• The Adipokine Hypothesis of Heart Failure With a Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Novel Framework to Explain Pathogenesis and Guide Treatment
• Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease: 2025 ACC Scientific Statement: A Report of the American College of Cardiology