Top stories in cardiology: AI may predict adverse events in coronary artery disease, smoking has greater impact on ST-segment elevation MI risk in women

Among the top stories in cardiology last week were a study that found coronary computed tomography angiogram assessed by machine learning was able to better distinguish patients who had an adverse event compared with the Coronary Artery Disease Reporting and Data System and other scores and a study that determined women who smoke had a significantly increased risk for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction compared with men who smoke.

Other highlights included research that indicated an HDL apolipoproteomic score may predict risk for CV death in coronary artery disease, a study that found increased educational attainment was associated with reduced risk for CVD and a study that suggested urinary tract infection may increase risk for acute ischemic stroke.

AI with coronary computed tomography angiogram may predict more adverse events than other prediction scores

Coronary computed tomography angiogram assessed by machine learning was better able to distinguish patients who had an adverse event than the Coronary Artery Disease Reporting and Data System and other scores, according to a study published in Radiology. Read more.

Smoking increases ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction risk in women more than men

Women who smoke had a significantly increased risk for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction compared with men who smoke, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Read more.

HDL apolipoproteomic score may predict risk for CV death in coronary artery disease

An HDL apolipoproteomic score was linked to the presence of coronary artery disease in patients without prevalent myocardial infarction who were referred for coronary angiography, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Read more.

Educational status may affect CVD factors

Increased educational attainment was associated with reduced risk for CVD, according to findings published in PLOS Medicine. Read more.

Urinary tract infection may confer increased stroke odds

Infection, most prominently urinary tract infection, was associated with elevated risk for acute ischemic stroke, according to findings published in Stroke. Read more.