Top in cardiology: AAP CVD screening recommendations, ramifications of Southern diet
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AAP’s new policy statement that recommended all children — not just those who engage in sports — be screened for CVD was the top story in cardiology last week.
In other news, a recent analysis revealed the impact of the Southern and Mediterranean diets on the cardiovascular health of more than 21,000 individuals who were followed for a mean of nearly 10 years.
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Read these and other top stories in cardiology below:
AAP: Screen all children for potential heart-related issues
In a new policy statement, the AAP said all children — particularly those entering middle school — should be screened for conditions that can lead to cardiac arrest or death, regardless of their athletic status. Read more.
Southern diet may elevate risk for sudden cardiac death
Higher Mediterranean diet score trended toward association with lower 10-year risk for sudden cardiac death, whereas higher Southern diet score trended toward association with higher 10-year sudden cardiac death risk, researchers reported. Read more.
New cardiac MRI protocol enables faster scans, possibly expanding use in clinical practice
A novel cardiac MRI technology greatly reduced the amount of time it takes for a scan, potentially lifting a barrier to use, researchers reported. Read more.
Implantable monitor to warn of acute coronary system events garners FDA approval
Angel Medical Systems announced its second-generation implantable cardiac detection monitor, which can warn patients about acute coronary syndrome events, including silent myocardial infarction, received approval from the FDA. Read more.
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea linked to hypertension later in life
Children with obstructive sleep apnea experienced increased risk for future hypertension when the sleep disorder persisted during the developmental transition to adolescence, researchers reported in JAMA Cardiology. Read more.