Cardiology

In a recent Q&A, Michael Blaha, MD, discusses how he views the ideal role of cardiologists in the management of obesity and how this role could change based on the results of the SELECT trial.

Last week, the FDA authorized marketing for Viz.AI’s Viz HCM, a standalone ECG analysis software to identify adult patients for further follow-up for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Novo Nordisk has announced topline data from the SELECT trial, which suggest use of once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg was associated with a statistically significant 20% reduction in 3-point MACE among a cohort with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease.

This cardiology case report features a woman in her mid 40s reporting chest pain and palpitations. Check out the ECG and determine the most likely rhythm in this patient!

An analysis of real-world data provides an overview of the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonist and SGLT2 inhibitor use among adults with type 1 diabetes.

The July 2023 cardiology month in review features a Class I recall from the FDA, the latest recommendation statement from the USPSTF, and an update on 3 agents in the pipeline.

A protein targeted by some marketed lipid-lowering agents may increase risk of developing irritable bowel disease.

An analysis of data from more than 80,000 patients using statins suggests the initial benefit on LDL-C reduction was greater for older patients than younger patients.

This cardiology case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a patient in their late 60s presenting with multiple episodes of chest pain. Check out the ECG and determine the correct diagnosis!

An analysis of 7 international, longitudinal studies with nearly 20,000 patients details apparent increases in risk associated with daily alcohol consumption among healthy adults.

A cross-sectional analysis of more than 100 countries and regions revealed a statistically significant association between the prevalence of daily soft drink consumption and the prevalence of overweight and obesity.

The FDA has announced Abiomed has initiated a recall of all left-sided Impella pumps, citing inadequate instructions for use as it pertains to precautions to take with patients who have undergone TAVR.

A new scientific statement indicates lifestyle interventions may change the trajectory of obesity-related cardiovascular risk from onset in childhood to manifestation in adulthood.

A secondary analysis of ASPREE is bringing the role of aspirin in primary prevention settings further into question, suggesting daily use of low-dose aspirin was associated with a 38% increase in intracranial bleeding in older adults.

A study from Denmark leveraging more than 40 million years of follow-up data from patients dating back to the 1950s offers insight into the apparent increase in the risk of myocardial infarction associated with pregnancy loss in women and whether this same effect is observed in male partners.

A new analysis suggests the receipt of self-reported heart health counseling at a postpartum visit was stable or slightly declined from 2016 to 2020, despite increases in CVD risk factors.

A meta-analysis of 20 studies suggests a vegetarian diet was associated with significant reductions in LDL-C, HbA1c, and body weight in individuals at high risk of CVDs.

Data from a phase 1, first-in-human trial of NI006 suggests the agent could have a potential role in the management of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.

A cross-sectional analysis suggests disparities in statin use for several race–ethnicity–gender groups were not explained by ASCVD severity or structural factors, including socioeconomic status and health insurance.

Days with a combination of a heat wave and high fine particulate matter air pollution may double the risk of a fatal heart attack, says new research.

A multipart, phase 1 trial provides evidence demonstrating the safety of zilebesiran, an RNA interference agent, which appeared to have a favorable safety profile among adult patients with hypertension.

New data presented at the 12th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science suggests use of statin therapy in a primary prevention cohort of patients with HIV on antiretroviral therapy was associated with a 35% reduction in risk of cardiovascular events.

A new analysis suggests Black patients with NICM and an ICD had a high risk and burden of arrhythmia, with a lower survival rate, compared with White patients.

A new analysis from the American Heart Association found present-day heart failure risk was higher among Black adults who lived in areas historically impacted by redlining.

Physical activity concentrated within a 1- to 2-day span was associated with a similarly lower risk of cardiovascular outcomes to more evenly distributed activity.