Top in cardiology: Artificially sweetened drinks, ‘fitness vs. fatness’

Artificially sweetened beverages may be just as harmful to cardiovascular health as sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a recent study. It was the top story in cardiology last week.

Another top story was about a presentation at the Cardiometabolic Health Congress on the role of cardiorespiratory fitness vs. weight and BMI in CVD and congenital heart disease (CHD) survival.

Read these and more top stories in cardiology below:

Artificially sweetened drinks may be just as harmful to CV health as sugar-sweetened ones

Drinking artificially sweetened beverages may be no more heart healthy than consuming soft drinks, syrups or fruit drinks, according to research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Read more.

‘Fitness vs. fatness’ may help explain obesity paradox in CVD survival

Cardiorespiratory fitness appears to be more important for CVD and CHD survival than weight or BMI, which may explain the existence of the obesity paradox, a speaker reported at the Cardiometabolic Health Congress. Read more.

Larger dietary patterns, more so than individual factors, influence cardiometabolic health

Body weight, macronutrient distribution and sodium intake are all factors that need to be considered in the management of cardiometabolic risk factors and disease, according to a presentation. Read more.

CT angiography for ischemic stroke accurate in COVID-19 screening

Lung evaluation by CT angiography is accurate for fast and early detection for COVID-19 infection in patients with acute ischemic stroke, researchers reported. Read more.

Polypill strategy may not address underlying drivers of health disparities

The polypill approach to CVD prevention has demonstrated significant reduction in both BP and LDL levels but may fall short of addressing the larger underlying drivers of health disparities, a speaker reported at the Cardiometabolic Health Congress. Read more.