Top in cardiology: Nighttime BP, proinflammatory foods
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Nighttime BP fluctuations may be an independent predictor of future stroke, coronary artery disease and heart failure, according to recent study results. It was the top story in cardiology last week.
Another top story was about how high intake of proinflammatory foods increased the risk for CVD and a poor lipid profile by nearly 40%.
Read these and more top stories in cardiology below.
Nighttime BP may be independent predictor of future CVD
Fluctuations in nighttime BP may represent a key predictor of future stroke, coronary artery disease and heart failure, according to a study published in Circulation. Read more.
Proinflammatory foods linked to CVD risk, changes in lipid levels
High intake of proinflammatory foods such as red or processed meats and refined carbohydrates was associated with a 38% increased risk for CVD and a poor lipid profile, researchers reported. Read more.
AAP publishes list of heart-related practices that may be unnecessary
In coordination with the Choosing Wisely initiative, the AAP released a list of common medical therapies and practices related to pediatric heart health that may be unnecessary, such as routine ECGs for student athletes. Read more.
Ticagrelor gains FDA approval for secondary stroke prevention
AstraZeneca announced the FDA approved its P2Y12 inhibitor ticagrelor for the reduction of stroke risk among patients with acute ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack. Read more.
ACC/AHA announce revisions to 2011 Heart Failure Measure set
The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, in collaboration with the Heart Failure Society of America, released retired, revised and new measures for the 2011 Heart Failure Measure set. Read more.