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In long QT syndrome, vigorous exercise appears OK regardless of age, sex, genotype
In patients with long QT syndrome, vigorous exercise did not appear to increase CV event risk vs. nonvigorous exercise regardless of age, sex or genotype, according to new data from the LIVE-LQTS study presented at Heart Rhythm 2024.
Eating more ultra-processed foods may increase children’s risk for cardiometabolic issues
High ultra-processed food consumption in young children is associated with adiposity and other cardiometabolic risk factors, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
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Phenotype-negative athletes with genetic heart disease OK to play sports
No athlete with a positive test for genetic heart disease but a negligible clinical phenotype had a genetic heart disease-associated death or cardiac event in more than 1,500 person-years of follow-up, researchers reported.
New HCM guideline endorses cardiac myosin inhibitors, encourages exercise
A new guideline on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy endorses the use of cardiac myosin inhibitors for certain patients with obstructive HCM and encourages exercise in all patients with HCM.
Study: IVIg lowers mortality in children with myocarditis
TORONTO — Use of IV immunoglobulin with or without steroids was associated with reduced mortality among children with myocarditis compared with steroids alone, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.
Children with high blood pressure face long-term risk for cardiovascular disease
TORONTO — Children with high blood pressure are more likely to be at risk for a stroke, heart attack or other major cardiac event later in life, according to research presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.
Arrhythmias tied to poorer survival in adults with congenital heart disease
Arrhythmia disorders in patients with adult congenital heart disease may significantly contribute to hospitalization and mortality risk, according to data published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
ACC to showcase ‘exceptional’ science, mark 75 years at upcoming scientific session
The 2024 American College of Cardiology Scientific Session will be held live in Atlanta from April 6 to 8 and virtually, with 43 late-breaking trials and featured clinical research presentations.
Physical activity level during childhood linked to cardiac work in adolescence
Moderate to vigorous physical activity during childhood was associated with less cardiac work during adolescence, according to study findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
In teen e-cigarette use, disposable products more habit-forming
Among teenagers and young adults who use e-cigarettes, disposable products were associated with longer and more frequent use than nondisposable products, according to findings published in Pediatrics.
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