How can caregivers mitigate obesity risk in children? Read the week’s top stories in cardiology
The American Heart Association released a statement on the role of caretakers in preventing obesity among children. This was the top story in cardiology last week.
Another top story was about a study that showed consuming at least one sugar-sweetened beverage per day increases the risk for CVD, stroke and revascularization.
Read these and more top stories in cardiology below:
AHA: Promotion of good eating behavior in children multifaceted
A scientific statement from the American Heart Association addressed the role of caregivers in the development of healthy eating behaviors in children, actions that can be taken by caregivers to improve these outcomes and challenges that may inhibit these changes. Read more.
Sugar-sweetened beverage intake increases CVD risk in women
The consumption of one or more servings of sugar-sweetened beverages per day was associated with an increased risk for CVD, stroke and revascularization, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Read more.
Right ventricular longitudinal strain may predict mortality in COVID-19
Right ventricular longitudinal strain predicted higher mortality in patients with COVID-19, according to a study published in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging. Read more.
Smartwatch notifications improve medication adherence for AF
Patients with atrial fibrillation who received smartwatch notifications in addition to standard care had better adherence to oral anticoagulation compared with those who received standard care alone, according to data presented at the virtual Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientific Sessions. Read more.
Ultrasound systems net clearance for management of lung, CV complications of COVID-19
Philips announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market its ultrasound solutions portfolio for the management of lung and cardiac complications associated with COVID-19. Read more.