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

— Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

by Nicole Lou, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today

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Study suggests men and women need distinct to characterize their risk of heart disease. (Clinical Cardiology)

Moderate coffee drinkers were at a relatively lower risk of developing . (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism)

A group lifestyle intervention had mixed results in the SAHELI trial. (JAMA Cardiology)

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, (Afib) in the contemporary era than previously estimated. (Journal of the American College of Cardiology)

Ex-smokers tended to have a compared with current smokers, according to U.K. Biobank data. (JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology)

The passed its pivotal trial in drug-refractory symptomatic paroxysmal Afib. (Circulation)

FDA approved the 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 got FDA approval for expanded use in conduction system pacing and sensing of the LBBA.

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

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

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

Genetic data suggest , 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 , the most common inherited blood-clotting disorder. (Blood Advances)

An antibody 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 . (Patch)

Meanwhile, a Tacoma-area cardiologist awaits sentencing after getting caught . (News Tribune)

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    Nicole Lou is a reporter for MedPage Today, where she covers cardiology news and other developments in medicine.