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Top cardiology news from March: Smartwatch tech, prescription fish oil and more
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Cardiology Today compiled a list of the most-read stories posted to Healio.com/Cardiology in March. This month, our readers were interested in breakthroughs announced at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session, updated BP measurement standards, smartphone technology and much more.
New trial data show mixed findings for omega-3s
The growth in popularity of omega-3 supplementation — typically a combination of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid — follows years of research suggesting benefits for a range of conditions, from brain and eye health to reducing risk for CVD or cancer.
AHA updates BP measurement standards
Advances in techniques to measure BP accurately are essential outside and in the office setting, according to a scientific statement published by the American Heart Association in Hypertension.
Apple Heart Study forms ‘solid foundation’ for AF detection via smartwatch
NEW ORLEANS — Anticipated results of the Apple Heart Study, which evaluated how well a smartwatch can identify and prompt subsequent clinical evaluation, were presented before a packed room at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.
Nearly 60% of eligible patients never offered statin therapy
Statin therapy was not offered to more than half of patients who were eligible for the therapy, which may potentially be associated with the concern of adverse effects, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
New prevention guideline: Collaboration encouraged, aspirin downplayed
NEW ORLEANS — The new prevention guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association emphasizes team-based care and shared decision-making and recommends against use of aspirin for primary prevention in most adults.
High-intensity interval training impacts body composition of patients with metabolic syndrome
NEW ORLEANS — High-intensity interval training led to significant reductions in total body fat, abdominal fat distribution as well as an increase in lean mass compared with moderate-intensity interval continuous training in patients with metabolic syndrome, according to data presented during the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.
CV benefits of diabetes drug dapagliflozin extend to patients with reduced ejection fraction
NEW ORLEANS — Treatment with the SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin reduced HF hospitalizations in patients with a broad range of left ventricular ejection fraction and may provide even greater benefit with lower CV death and mortality in patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction, researchers reported at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.
Atrial fibrillation more likely with low-carb diet
NEW ORLEANS — A diet low in carbohydrates may lead to a greater risk for atrial fibrillation, according to findings presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.
Frequent olive oil intake may reduce platelet activity in adults with obesity
A diet with higher olive oil consumption may lower the risk for CV events in obese adults due to reduced platelet activity, according to data presented at the American Heart Association’s EPI-Lifestyle Scientific Sessions.
Smartphone heart rate tech, deep learning may aid in diabetes detection
NEW ORLEANS — A smartphone application that tracks a person’s heart rate may be able to detect diabetes using a photoplethysmography signal, which is easily measured using a smartphone’s light and camera, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.