Top news of May: Reports of hostile work environments, CV benefits of alcohol and more
Healio and Cardiology Today have curated a list of the most read news in cardiology during the month of May.
Readers were most interested in the prevalence of hostile work environments in the global cardiology community; a potential relationship between premature menopause and CHD; possible CV benefits of moderate alcohol consumption; and more.
ACC survey: Nearly half of cardiologists report hostile work environment
According to an American College of Cardiology survey, 44% of cardiologists from around the world reported being in a hostile work environment. Read more
Premature menopause associated with 40% higher risk for CHD
Premature menopause was associated with a 40% increased risk for CHD, and Black women were three times more likely to experience premature menopause than white women, researchers reported. Read more
Moderate alcohol intake lowers stress-related brain activity, may reduce CVD risk
Among adults who underwent brain imaging, moderate alcohol intake reduced stress-related brain signals, which may in part explain the link between moderate alcohol intake and reduced risk for major adverse CV events, a speaker reported. Read more
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation may increase AF odds in certain high-risk patients
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation was associated with elevated risk for atrial fibrillation among patients with elevated triglyceride levels at high CV risk, researchers reported. Read more
New STRENGTH analysis puts spotlight on CV impact of omega-3 fatty acids
Higher blood levels of eicosapentaenoic acid 1 year after daily omega-3 carboxylic acid supplementation were not associated with lower CV risk, according to a secondary analysis of the STRENGTH trial. Read more
Ischemic stroke risk elevated in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, may have elevated risk for ischemic stroke compared with those without OCD, researchers reported. Read more
FDA warns certain cell phones, smartwatches may interfere with implanted medical devices
The FDA issued a warning that certain cell phones and smartwatches containing high field strength magnets may cause some implanted medical devices, particularly cardiac devices, to suspend normal operations when in proximity to the magnet. Read more
Many adults with hypertension take BP-raising medications
Nearly 1 in 5 adults with elevated BP also take a medication that could be raising their BP, according to a presentation at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session. Read more
Low bone mineral density predictor of ASCVD in women
Evaluating bone mineral density can help predict atherosclerotic CVD events in women, according to a study published in Heart. Read more
TAVR programs concentrated in wealthier areas, raising questions about access
There are inequities in the dispersion of transcatheter aortic valve replacement, with lower rates in poorer communities, according to a presentation. Read more