Top in cardiology: Revised Lp(a) recommendations; FDA OKs AI-based algorithm to detect HF
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The National Lipid Association updated its guidelines concerning the use of lipoprotein(a) in clinical practice, advising that there is a continuous relationship between a patient’s cardiovascular risk and their levels of Lp(a).
The association recommends that all adult patients have their Lp(a) measured at least once for a cardiovascular risk assessment. Further, they advise that clinical decisions should be made based on the degree of Lp(a) elevation and not merely on the presence of elevated Lp(a).
It was the top story in cardiology last week.
In another top story, an AI-based algorithm that can detect heart failure during routine physical exams received FDA approval. Eko Health developed the AI-algorithm to be used with their digital stethoscope.
Read these and more top stories in cardiology below:
‘Elevated Lp(a) is actionable now’: NLA issues updated recommendations
The National Lipid Association issued a focused update on its 2019 scientific statement on the use of lipoprotein(a) in clinical practice, incorporating new evidence into recommendations for managing patients with high Lp(a). Read more.
FDA clears AI-based algorithm to detect heart failure during physical exam
Eko Health announced it received FDA clearance for its artificial intelligence algorithm for the detection of heart failure during routine physical exams. Read more.
Adults with heart disease often consume more daily sodium than recommended
In a cohort of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey participants with a history of cardiovascular disease, only around 10% consumed the daily recommended levels of sodium, a speaker reported. Read more.
ADHD, stimulant use may elevate risk for cardiomyopathy for young adults
Among young adults with ADHD, those who were prescribed stimulant medications had higher risk for cardiomyopathy than those who were not, researchers reported. Read more.
Rates of AED use low, even when located near an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
In Kansas City, Missouri, which maintains a registry of public automated external defibrillators, use of public AEDs for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests was low, even when an AED was located near the patient, researchers reported. Read more.