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Experts say liver disease is part of CVD risk profile

Data show a quarter of US adults have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which can lead to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, but most people with NAFLD die of cardiovascular disease, not liver disease, medical experts said. Dr. Christos Mantzoros at Harvard Medical School called the intersection of liver and cardiovascular disease a "rapidly evolving field" and Dr. Laurence Sperling at Emory University said fatty liver disease should be considered part of the greater cardiometabolic risk profile. Healio (free registration) (4/20) Learn More

Study links severe obesity to HF, CVD mortality

A study in BMC Public Health found adults with severe obesity had more socioeconomic disadvantages and three times the risk of heart failure or all-cause and cardiovascular disease-related mortality, when compared with those who were overweight. "More effective policies and weight-management interventions are needed urgently to address this increasing burden and associated adverse health outcomes," said researcher Barbara Iyen. Medscape (free registration) (4/21) Learn More

USPSTF finds lack of evidence for AFib screening

A draft recommendation issued by the US Preventive Services Task Force said there's not enough evidence to recommend for or against atrial fibrillation screening for stroke prevention among asymptomatic adults ages 50 and older. The group reviewed screening via ECG or through smart or wearable devices such as the Apple Watch and called for more research. MedPage Today (free registration) (4/20) Learn More

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Experts say liver disease is part of CVD risk profile

Study links severe obesity to HF, CVD mortality

USPSTF finds lack of evidence for AFib screening

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