Lp(a) Cutoffs by Sex; LBBA Pacing Approvals; Loneliness Not to Blame for CVD?

Study suggests men and women need distinct lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), cutoffs to characterize their risk of heart disease. (Clinical Cardiology)

Moderate coffee drinkers were at a relatively lower risk of developing co-existing cardiometabolic diseases. (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism)

A group lifestyle intervention tailored for U.S. South Asian communities had mixed results in the SAHELI trial. (JAMA Cardiology)

Dapagliflozin (Farxiga) was associated with disproportionately better reductions in cardiovascular death and heart failure hospitalizations in patients with neuropathy. (JACC: Heart Failure)

In California and likely the rest of the country, more people have atrial fibrillation (Afib) in the contemporary era than previously estimated. (Journal of the American College of Cardiology)

Ex-smokers tended to have a lower long-term risk of Afib compared with current smokers, according to U.K. Biobank data. (JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology)

The Varipulse integrated pulsed field ablation system passed its pivotal trial in drug-refractory symptomatic paroxysmal Afib. (Circulation)

FDA approved the Selectra 3D catheter and its Solia S lead for use in left bundle branch area (LBBA) pacing, the first stylet-driven lead and dedicated delivery catheter system with such an indication, Biotronik said.

Boston Scientific also announced that its Ingevity+ pacing leads got FDA approval for expanded use in conduction system pacing and sensing of the LBBA.

Simulation training produced better surgical performance in novice device implanters. (EP Europace)

A key genetic driver of fibromuscular dysplasia was identified. (Nature Cardiovascular Research)

Statistical projections support a rising tide of cardiovascular disease worldwide from 2025 to 2050. (European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)

Genetic data suggest loneliness is a surrogate marker, not a direct cause, of cardiovascular disease and other conditions. (Nature Human Behaviour)

The risk of venous thromboembolism was increased among patients with sickle cell trait, but this risk was lower than that seen with heterozygous factor V Leiden, the most common inherited blood-clotting disorder. (Blood Advances)

An antibody reduced both thrombosis and inflammation in a mouse model by interfering with factor XII formation. (Nature Communications)

A Long Island cardiologist was sentenced to 4-8 years in prison after pleading guilty to child porn charges. (Patch)

Meanwhile, a Tacoma-area cardiologist awaits sentencing after getting caught arranging to have sex with a minor. (News Tribune)

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