Top in cardiology: BP cuff size matters; birth control linked to lower CVD risk
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In a study with 195 adults, researchers found that arm cuff size made a noticeable difference when measuring BP.
Healio spoke with Tammy M. Brady, MD, PhD, about the study findings and the importance of using the correct size cuff. It was the top story in cardiology last week.
The second top story was about a link between birth control use and cardiovascular risk. Data published in the Journal of the American Heart Association showed that women who reported longer duration use of oral contraceptives were at a lower risk for CVD events than women who reported shorter duration or no use.
Read these and more top stories in cardiology below:
Wrong sized blood pressure cuff tied to inaccurate readings, possible misdiagnoses
Using the wrong size arm cuff when performing a standard BP measurement can lead to “strikingly inaccurate” measurements that may lead to a hypertension misdiagnosis, according to data from a randomized crossover trial. Read more.
Data show potential cardioprotective effects of birth control use
A large analysis of UK Biobank data indicated no increased cardiovascular risk from birth control and even suggested a potential cardioprotective effect from oral contraceptive use, researchers reported. Read more.
FDA clears AI algorithms to gauge success of complex arrhythmia ablation
CathVision announced the FDA clearance and commercial availability of two algorithms as part of its artificial intelligence-powered EP recording system for ECG interpretation. Read more.
Chest pain 1 year after heart attack points to worse long-term survival
Moderate to extreme chest pain reported 1 year after a myocardial infarction may be indicative of increased mortality risk, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Read more.
‘Urgent effort’ needed to combat high blood pressure among teens in sub-Saharan Africa
Approximately one in 10 adolescents aged 10 to 19 years living in sub-Saharan Africa has elevated BP, increasing their risk for premature CVD due to underlying hypertension, data show. Read more.