Cardiology News

ATLANTA — In a study of behavioral economics, researchers reported benefits of gamification and money incentives to boost daily step count for patients at high risk for CVD.

ATLANTA — Monthly administration of subcutaneous olezarsen substantially reduced triglyceride levels compared with placebo among patients with predominantly moderate hypertriglyceridemia and elevated CV risk, according to new phase 2 data.

The impact of social determinants of health on cardiovascular risk factors may vary across Asian American subgroups such as Filipino, Asian Indian, Chinese and other Asian populations, researchers reported.

An intervention reduced daily sitting time and systolic BP among older adults, according to results of a randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Network Open.

Eko Health announced it received FDA clearance for its artificial intelligence algorithm for the detection of heart failure during routine physical exams.

The National Lipid Association issued a focused update on its 2019 scientific statement on use of lipoprotein(a) in clinical practice, incorporating new evidence into recommendations for managing patients with high Lp(a).

ATLANTA — 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.

Eating a dozen fortified eggs, which have higher levels of vitamins and less saturated fats than normal eggs, each week appeared to modestly improve cholesterol compared with a diet of two or fewer eggs per week.

Moderate to vigorous physical activity during childhood was associated with less cardiac work during adolescence, according to study findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Risk for CHD was highest for both men and women who reported binge drinking, which was defined as at least five drinks per day for men and four drinks per day for women in the past 3 months, according to research slated for presentation at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.