Top in cardiology: Coffee, green tea and CVD, nighttime cardiac arrest

Coffee and green tea consumption may be beneficial for CVD prevention, according to a recent study. It was the top story in cardiology last week.

Another top story was about the risk for sudden nighttime cardiac death, which appears to be higher in women than men.

Read these and more top stories in cardiology below:

Coffee, green tea consumption beneficial for CVD prevention

Data published in Stroke showed that green tea consumption can help improve the prognosis of patients who previously had a stroke or myocardial infarction (MI), whereas coffee consumption can be beneficial in those without a history of MI or stroke as well MI survivors. Read more.

Women at higher risk for death by nighttime cardiac arrest than men

The risk for sudden nighttime cardiac death is higher for women than men, and female sex is an independent predictor of nighttime events, according to research published in HeartRhythm. Read more.

At Issue: Sex-specific risk factors, disparities among women’s heart health concerns

February is American Heart Month. During this time, the cardiology community focuses on raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of heart disease, especially in women. Read more.

Incidence, severity of stroke elevated in women, other groups

Women, older individuals and those living in lower socioeconomic areas have a higher incidence of stroke and subsequent major adverse outcomes, researchers reported. Read more.

Young Black recipients at elevated risk for mortality after heart transplant

In the first year after heart transplant, young Black recipients were at higher risk for mortality than those of other backgrounds, according to findings published in Circulation: Heart Failure. Read more.