Cardiology
Conference Coverage
Vegetable fats tied to lower stroke risk, animal fats to higher risk
Higher intake of vegetable fats, such as olive oil and nuts, was associated with a lower risk for stroke, and animal fats, especially processed...
Conference Coverage
CRAVE: Drinking coffee not linked to atrial arrhythmias
Real-time monitoring painted a complex picture of the effects of coffee consumption on not only the heart but physical exercise and sleep as well...
Conference Coverage
Direct comparison shows differing strengths for left atrial closure devices
For left atrial appendage closure, differences are found between the Amplatzer Amulet and the Watchman FLX in randomized trials.
News
Treating young adults with high LDL may be cost-effective
About one-fourth of young adults have LDL levels ≥130 mg/dL, and treating them with statins would be cost-effective for primary CVD prevention.
Case Reports
Long QT and Cardiac Arrest After Symptomatic Improvement of Pulmonary Edema
A case of extreme QT prolongation induced following symptomatic resolution of acute pulmonary edema is both relatively unknown and poorly...
Conference Coverage
Statins’ effects on CVD outweigh risk for diabetes in RA
A large cohort study reports that the cardiovascular benefits of statin use in people with rheumatoid arthritis outweigh the moderate diabetes...
Conference Coverage
More than half of people living with HIV have coronary plaque
Conference Coverage
Antihypertensives tied to lower Alzheimer’s disease pathology
While too early to make firm clinical recommendations, this preliminary study provides “food for thought.”
News
AHA/ACC issues first comprehensive guidance on chest pain
The clinical practice guideline offers a contemporary approach to determine which patients need further testing and which do not.
News
‘Green’ Mediterranean diet benefits may arise from ‘hunger hormone’
Greater increases in fasting ghrelin associated with improved metabolic benefits seen with plant-enhanced Mediterranean diet. But one commentator...