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Statin misinformation on social media flagged by AI
Using artificial intelligence to analyze large amounts of information from social media platforms generated novel insights into public perceptions...
Conference Coverage
Stroke scale cutoff might not be ideal guide for ordering CTA and detecting large vessel occlusions
If the goal is not to miss any LVOs, there is no NIHSS score below which these do not occur.
Conference Coverage
Expert discusses which diets are best, based on the evidence
The Mediterranean diet is not only helpful for losing weight but also can reduce the risk of various chronic diseases.
From the Journals
LAA closure outcomes improve with CCTA: Swiss-Apero subanalysis
A trial of left atrial appendage closure reported better outcomes with preprocedure CT than transesophageal echocardiography alone.
Conference Coverage
Statins tied to lower stroke risk in atrial fibrillation
Initiation of statins soon after diagnosis of AFib is associated with lower risk of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes; longer-term use is tied to...
From the Journals
Lifestyle med experts tell how to deprescribe diabetes meds
Medication de-escalation methods used by lifestyle medicine providers when patients show a decreased need for diabetes medications are described...
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Active older women show heightened AFib risk
Low baseline cardiovascular risk factors showed no apparent association with later atrial fibrillation
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves first RSV vaccine for older adults
Older adults with underlying health conditions, such as lung or heart disease, are at high risk for severe disease.
Guidelines
10 popular diets for heart health ranked
The DASH, Mediterranean, and vegetarian eating patterns align best with current AHA healthy eating guidelines, whereas the paleo and keto diets...
Conference Coverage
Medications provide best risk-to-benefit ratio for weight loss, says expert
Surgery provides the most weight loss, but has the greatest risk, according to an endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism professor.
Guidelines
AHA backs screening for cognitive impairment after stroke
Cognitive impairment is common after a stroke; screening may help detect it early and allow appropriate multidisciplinary care, AHA says.