Top in cardiology: New FDA commissioner, CV benefits of daily exercise

Cardiologist Robert Califf, MD, MACC, will take on the role of FDA commissioner for a second time. The Senate confirmed Califf in a close vote of 50-46. It was the top story in cardiology last week.

Another top story covered study data showing that exercising for 20 minutes per day may help prevent future heart disease among adults aged 70 years. According to researchers, this duration of physical activity was linked to a reduced risk for CVD, coronary heart disease and heart failure in men but not women.

Read these and more top stories in cardiology below:

Senate narrowly confirms Califf to lead FDA again

The Senate has confirmed cardiologist Califf to lead the FDA for a second time. In a press release from the American Heart Association, AHA CEO Nancy Brown praised the confirmation. Read more.

Daily exercise at age 70 may help prevent heart disease later

Exercising for at least 20 minutes daily at age 70 years was associated with reduced risk for cardiovascular outcomes later in life, researchers reported in Heart. Read more.

Most US women who give birth have unfavorable heart health before pregnancy

In 2019, most U.S. women who gave birth did not have favorable cardiometabolic health before pregnancy, researchers reported in a Go Red for Women spotlight edition of Circulation. Read more.

Poorer sleep health associated with elevated CVD risk

Poor sleep health was associated with increased risk for experiencing CVD, according to data published in Scientific Reports. Read more.

MI tied to reduced risk for Parkinson’s disease

One-year survivors of myocardial infarction experienced a decreased risk for developing Parkinson’s disease and secondary Parkinsonism compared with the general population, researchers reported. Read more.