AI for AFib and acupuncture for angina

Friday, August 9, 2019

The top stories in cardiology:

Artificial intelligence technology meets AFib detection
An AI-enabled ECG model suggests clinical implications for early identification of atrial fibrillation.
Older patients who stop statins may be increasing their cardiovascular risk
Discontinuation of statins was associated with an increased risk of hospital admission for a cardiovascular event.
Psoriasis patients on biologics show improved heart health
Novel imaging biomarker identifies reduced coronary inflammation in psoriasis patients on biologics.
Acupuncture cuts attacks in chronic angina
Chronic stable angina patients showed significant improvement with acupuncture over patients given shame or no acupuncture.

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Jim Dwyer MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a cardiologist and avid horseman in Prescott, Ariz. Trained at Saint Louis University, he spent more than 30 years in interventional cardiology. He recently hung up his lead apron and has joined a private cardiology practice. Dr. Dwyer has been producing health segments for radio broadcast for 20 years. He has no disclosures.