Top in cardiology: Effects of statin use, maternity leave disparities

Statin use was modestly associated with reductions in all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction and stroke, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis.

Researchers said the findings question the strength of the association between statin-induced LDL lowering and cardiovascular outcomes. It was the top story in cardiology last week.

Another top story was about disparities in maternity leave among women cardiologists, more than half of whom said that pregnancy had a negative impact on their career.

Read these and more top stories in cardiology below:

Meta-analysis questions strength of ties between statin-induced LDL lowering, CV outcomes

The link between statin-induced LDL lowering and reduction of cardiovascular outcomes may not be as robust as assumed, researchers who conducted a meta-analysis published in JAMA Internal Medicine concluded. Read more.

Women cardiologists report maternity leave disparities, high pregnancy complication rates

More than half of women cardiologists report that pregnancy had an adverse career impact, with most respondents describing troubling or potentially illegal practices, including extra service requirements or a salary decrease, survey data show. Read more.

Obesity, central adiposity may increase risk for future cancers

Obesity and elevated central adiposity were associated with increased risk for future cancers, including gastrointestinal and gynecologic cancer, researchers reported. Read more.

Sudden cardiac death more common in men than women

In a nationwide study, men were more likely to experience sudden cardiac death than women across all age groups, researchers reported in Heart. Read more.

Sharp rise in BP upon standing tied to elevated risk for CV, renal events

Young and middle-aged adults whose systolic BP rose at least 6.5 mm Hg upon standing were more likely to have cardiovascular and renal events later in life compared with others, researchers reported in Hypertension. Read more.