CAD & Atherosclerosis
Conference Coverage
500 more steps a day tied to 14% lower CVD risk in older adults
New study supports the value of modest but consistent activity to improve heart health.
Conference Coverage
Frequent cannabis use tied to coronary artery disease
Daily cannabis use, but not less frequent cannabis use, was associated with CAD.
Conference Coverage
Old drug verapamil may have new use in type 1 diabetes
In randomized trial, the old cardiac agent slowed the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in youth with new-onset type 1 diabetes.
Conference Coverage
Insomnia, short sleep linked to greater risk for MI
Health care professionals should be asking all patients about their sleep as a key aspect of maintaining heart health, says a sleep expert.
Commentary
Red wine’s potential benefits for cardiovascular health
Why the sudden return of covering links between red wine and cardiovascular health?
Conference Coverage
In weighing PCI vs. CABG for left main disease, diabetes matters
In patients with diabetes and left main artery disease, the risks of PCI and CABG are different when either can be used.
Conference Coverage
Drinking beet juice tied to reduced post-PCI restenosis
Dietary nitrate in the form of beet juice reduced restenosis after percutaneous interventions in a randomized trial.
From the Journals
Irregular sleep tied to markers of atherosclerosis
‘Poor sleep is linked with several cardiovascular conditions.’
From the Journals
Concussion burden tied to later hypertension in football players
A new study suggests ‘that repetitive early-life brain injury may have later-life implications for cardiovascular health.’
Feature
Two cups of coffee increase heart dangers with hypertension
Too much coffee may raise blood pressure and lead to anxiety, heart palpitations, and difficulty sleeping.
Guidelines
New ACC, AHA, SCAI interventional cardiology training guidance
The document provides a roadmap for program directors and interventional cardiology trainees to help them progress through important training...