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Potentially pathogenic genetic variants in arrhythmia susceptibility genes are not associated with an abnormal phenotype

Role of Pathogenic Variants in Arrhythmia Genes Unclear

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Putatively pathogenic genetic variants not linked to abnormal phenotype in unselected population
Adult survivors of childhood cancer are at increased risk for subclinical cardiovascular disease

Considerable Subclinical Cardiac Disease in Childhood CA Survivors

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Exposure to anthracycline and heart radiation tied to higher odds
A new discovery about the way obstructive sleep apnea may raise the risk of cardiovascular disease also suggests that taking statins might reduce that risk. The findings were published in the Jan. 6 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Statins May Reduce CVD Risks Linked to Sleep Apnea

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But more study is needed, researchers say
For patients with chronic conditions

Many Patients Using E-Mail As First Method of Provider Contact

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Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many
For men with prostate cancer

ASCO: Aspirin Use Linked to Lower Risk of Lethal Prostate CA

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Risk of prostate cancer mortality reduced with regular aspirin use after diagnosis
Angiotensin receptor blockers are just as effective and safe as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, ACEIs Deemed Equally Effective

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Research challenges previous findings that suggest ACE inhibitors have greater benefits
Hawaii has become the first state to raise the legal smoking age to 21 for both traditional and electronic cigarettes. State health officials hope the new law

Hawaii Becomes First State to Raise Smoking Age to 21

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Lawmakers hope age hike will make it more difficult for adolescents to start the habit
For patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

Tx Delay Impacts Microvascular Reperfusion in STEMI

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Symptom onset-to-balloon time linked to absent microvascular perfusion, STR <30 percent

December 2015 Briefing – Cardiology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
A regional system of care seems beneficial for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Regional System of Care May Improve Outcomes for TAVR

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Excellent outcomes for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement