AI for AFib and acupuncture for angina

MDedge Cardiocast

The top stories in cardiology:

1. Artificial intelligence technology meets AFib detection An AI-enabled ECG model suggests clinical implications for early identification of atrial fibrillation.
2. 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.
3. Psoriasis patients on biologics show improved heart health Novel imaging biomarker identifies reduced coronary inflammation in psoriasis patients on biologics.
4. 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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