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Metabolic

Analogs, Pen Devices Dominate Ambulatory Insulin Use in US Adults

October 22, 2021

Uptake of newer insulin products increased from 2016 to 2020 for ambulatory use in U.S. adults with type 2 diabetes.

Patients are often unaware of their increased CV risk related to RA. One study found 95% of patients with RA stratified as having a high risk of CVD underestimated their risk.17 Data show patients with RA are less likely to report angina symptoms, which increases their chances of an unrecognized MI or sudden cardiac death and decreases their likelihood of getting a needed coronary artery bypass graft.18 Some studies have shown interventions to educate RA patients about their risk of CVD have the potential to increase screening for CV risk by PCPs and treatment.19,20 Results from other studies have been less positive. One trial found although educational interventions improved patients’ understanding of their CV risk and prompted intentions to make lifestyle changes, patients did not carry through with their stated intentions.21 Nevertheless, patients should be made aware of all important aspects of their disease.

General Cardiology

Identifying Patients With Atherosclerotic CVD at Very High Risk for Future Events

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

October 20, 2021

Researchers aimed to simplify the process of identifying patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) at very high risk for future events.

General Medicine

COVID-19 and Cardiogenic Shock

By

Frances Stueben, DNP, RN, CHSE

Deedra Harrington, DNP, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC

Christy M. Lenahan, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC

October 20, 2021

The authors describe how to diagnose and treat comorbid cardiogenic shock and COVID-19 in this case study.

General Cardiology

Finerenone Reduces Cardiac Events in Comorbid T2D, Kidney Disease

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

October 18, 2021

Chronic kidney disease increases the risk of cardiovascular events associated with type 2 diabetes. A clinical trial sought to discover if finerenone would help patients with both of these conditions.

Hypertension

FDA Reduces Recommended Salt Levels in Americans’ Food

October 18, 2021

The new, voluntary guideline aims to reduce average sodium intake from 3,400 to 3,000 mg per day in the next 2.5 years

General Cardiology

Myocarditis Reported After BNT162b2 Vaccination in Israel

October 18, 2021

Estimated incidence highest among males 16 to 29 years; second study shows highest standardized incidence ratio for males 16 to 19 years.

General Cardiology

USPSTF: Starting Aspirin in Patients 60 Years and Older for Primary CVD Prevention Not Recommended

By

Brian Park, PharmD

October 15, 2021

Starting aspirin in patients 60 years or older to prevent a first heart attack or stroke is not recommended.

General Cardiology

Association of Black Cardiologist’s 12th Annual Spirit of the Heart Virtual Gala Awards: Heart Equity in Motion

By

Cardiology Advisor Contributing Writer

October 15, 2021

The 12th annual Spirit of the Heart Virtual Awards Gala & Fundraiser, to be conducted as a virtual event on Saturday, October 16th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST, provides an opportunity for individuals to support the efforts of the ABC to remove barriers to optimal heart health in minority populations.