Coffee without arrhythmias. ICD, exercise and less death. Heart calcium score guiding statin therapy. Whole grains for better health.

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Cardiology News 7-23-2021

Study links sleep apnea in children to increased risk of high blood pressure in teen years

Childhood Sleep Apnea and Teenage Hypertension

Methamphetamine heart failure. Atrial fibrillation and athletes. Heart safety in extreme heat. Burnout in cardiologists.

Cardiology News 7-16-2021

Parents, unpaid caregivers of adults, and parents-caregivers had significantly worse mental health than adults not in these roles. Overall, 70% of all caregivers reported recent adverse mental health symptoms, including indications of anxiety or depression, suicidal ideation, or COVID-19 trauma- and stressor-related disorders.

Mental Health of Parents and Unpaid Caregivers during COVID-19

Sleep apnea in children and hypertension as teenagers. 5-minute workout lowers BP. Underestimated risk of mitral regurgitation. Rheumatoid arthritis drugs and the endothelium.

Cardiology News 7-9-2021

Southern diet may increase risk of sudden cardiac death; Sleep apnea worsens heart disease but often untreated; Heart failure associated with increased risk of cancer; Stopping statins in older patients worsening CV outcomes

Cardiology News 7-2-2021

Some BP meds linked to less memory decline; Physical activity in children and artery stiffness; Tai chi improving depression after a stroke; Statins possibly reducing cancer in heart failure patients

Cardiology News 6-25-2021

Cases of acute myocarditis or myopericarditis occurred in healthy male adolescents who all presented with chest pain within four days after the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

Myocarditis and COVID-19 Vaccine

Topics: Lipophilic Statins and Dementia Risk; Magnetic Interference of Pacemakers and AICDS related to Apple MagSafe technology; CPAP therapy lowering risk of CV Disease; Myocarditis, Adolescents and Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

Cardiology News 6-18-2021

Topics: "Pink Tax" in the ER for chest discomfort; Chagas Disease & cardiomyopathy; PAPP & CardioMEMS; Pets & CV risk

Cardiology News 6-11-2021

For patients who have experienced certain common types of stroke, a small cardiac monitor inserted under the skin may help physicians predict their likelihood of experiencing a second stroke from previously unknown atrial fibrillation.

Stroke-AF Trial

Topics: Insertable monitor better identifies patients at risk of recurrent stroke; New blood test for myocarditis; Myocarditis in Big Ten athletes with recent COVID-19; Plant-based dinner reducing heart disease risk

Cardiology News 6-4-2021

International study shows that “microvascular angina” which is chest discomfort caused by problems with the very small vessels supplying blood to the heart is an important health problem that increases the risk of heart attacks, stroke and death.

Microvascular Angina

Topics: DASH, Salt & Cardiac Health; Microvascular Angina; COVID-19 Vaccine Benefits; Watchman & Stroke; STEMI After TAVR

Cardiology News 5/28/2021

Topics: Middle-aged women, mild hypertension and ACS risk; Adolescent obesity elevates stroke risk before age 50; Alcohol and immediate effect of AFib risk; Renal denervation lowering resistant hypertension; LAA occlusion surgery prevents strokes

Cardiology News 5-21-2021

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