Top in cardiology: Myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination, heart-healthy snacking

The American Heart Association and the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices both emphasized that reports of myocarditis following COVID-19 vaccination should not dissuade people from getting immunized.

In a case series, researchers described seven cases of myocarditis-like symptoms in young adult vaccinees. All seven were men, and their symptoms resolved following treatment. A report on the case series was the top story in cardiology last week.

Another top story showed that a consistent dietary pattern that included fruit, vegetables and dairy can reduce the risk for CVD, cancer and all-cause mortality. The study also identified snacking patterns that could increase one’s mortality risk, such as eating starchy snacks after any meal.

Read these and more top stories in cardiology below:

Myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccine treatable; AHA urges continued vaccination

Seven patients who developed myocarditis-like symptoms after COVID-19 vaccination were able to recover after treatment, according to a case series published in Circulation. Read more.

Consistent fruit, vegetable consumption confers lower risks for CVD, all-cause mortality

Snacking on fruit after breakfast, fruit during lunch, vegetables during dinner and dairy after dinner was associated with lower risks for CVD and all-cause mortality, according to new dietary data. Read more.

Rethinking ASCVD screening, management in commercial drivers, pilots

The evaluation and management of CAD has critical implications in certain populations. A recently published review addresses this topic for two high-risk populations: commercial motor vehicle drivers and commercial pilots. Read more.

CDC: Benefits of COVID-19 messenger RNA vaccines outweigh myocarditis risks

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on Wednesday agreed with CDC staff recommendations that myocarditis risks in young people associated with messenger RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines did not outweigh the vaccines’ benefits. Read more.

Statins reduce CVD, death in low-risk patients with type 2 diabetes

The use of statins in patients with recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes reduced incidence of CVD and death, particularly in older and adherent patients, according to a study. Read more.