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Boston Scientific recalls premixed embolic agent after two deaths
New ACC President Cathie Biga wants to improve quality reporting in cardiology
FDA grants fast track designation to new drug for Friedreich's ataxia cardiomyopathy
Anemia may help explain why women are more likely to die during heart bypass surgery
New cardiac imaging strategy could reduce ICA, PCI rates
Cardiologist Marsha Certain, MD, was murdered Thursday, April 19, in an apparent murder-suicide. She was 69 years old.
Cardiologist killed in apparent murder-suicide

Marsha Certain, MD, FACC, was an interventional cardiologist in Brunswick, Georgia, for nearly 40 years.

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Keto diet ‘does not fulfill the criteria of a healthy diet,’ could be harmful for heart patients

The popular high-fat, low-carb diet is associated with multiple short-term benefits, but they appear to diminish over time. 

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Bayer subsidiary granted FDA’s fast track designation for new congestive heart failure treatment

AskBio, acquired by Bayer for more than $2 billion in 2020, is enrolling patients for a new clinical trial focused on the therapy's effectiveness in adult patients with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy and heart failure. 

ACC attendees get training on how to place a temporary pacemaker in the hands-on simulation lab at ACC.24. Photo by Dave Fornell
ACC in-person attendance surpasses pre-COVID numbers for first time 

"We were thrilled with the meeting and the attendance," ACC President Cathie Biga, RN, told Cardiovascular Business.

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FDA grants anticoagulant its orphan drug designation for treating patients with implanted devices

The anticoagulant was originally developed for patients with end-stage renal disease and atrial fibrillation. 

Watchdog group calls out risks associated with private equity in cardiology, other specialties

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, an outspoken critic of private equity's influence, praised the group's efforts. "Together, we’re taking on this trillion-dollar, behemoth industry that’s hurting working people and sucking money out of the rest of the economy," she said. 

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ACC.24: New data suggest early PCI limits risks of vulnerable plaques—cardiologists are skeptical

The PREVENT study, presented at ACC.24, examined more than 1,600 patients with high-risk plaques treated with either preventive PCI or medical therapy alone. Outcomes were much better for the PCI group after two years, but the findings may lead to more questions than answers. 

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New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

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What does radiology have to do with climate change?

Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

Cardiac Imaging

Performing CT-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) before transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) improves the accuracy of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) and helps limit unneeded invasive coronary angiography (ICA), according to a new study published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. Heartflow
New cardiac imaging strategy could reduce ICA, PCI rates
Motivation helps heart patients stay active
Q&A: Interventional cardiologist details key breakthroughs in tricuspid valve replacement and repair
New ACC President Cathie Biga wants to improve quality reporting in cardiology
Anemia may help explain why women are more likely to die during heart bypass surgery
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Cardiac Surgery

A study that analyzed patient outcomes in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in veterans showed outcomes for on-pump and off-pump procedures over 10 years to be similar. Photo by Jim Lennon
Anemia may help explain why women are more likely to die during heart bypass surgery
FDA announces new recall of Abbott’s HeartMate LVADs after 14 deaths
TAVR, SAVR both linked to low reintervention rates after five years
First-in-human trial shows potential of guiding CABG with cardiac CT and AI—no ICA required
ACC.24: TAVR linked to lower 1-year mortality, stroke rates than SAVR in low-risk patients
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Keto diet ‘does not fulfill the criteria of a healthy diet,’ could be harmful for heart patients
Bayer subsidiary granted FDA’s fast track designation for new congestive heart failure treatment
Motivation helps heart patients stay active
2 out of 5 AFib patients develop heart failure later in life
Cardiologists make history, perform first-ever transcaval TAVR for pure aortic regurgitation
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Healthcare Management

Cardiologist Marsha Certain, MD, was murdered Thursday, April 19, in an apparent murder-suicide. She was 69 years old.
Cardiologist killed in apparent murder-suicide
Motivation helps heart patients stay active
Q&A: Interventional cardiologist details key breakthroughs in tricuspid valve replacement and repair
Boston Scientific recalls premixed embolic agent after two deaths
New ACC President Cathie Biga wants to improve quality reporting in cardiology
MORE »

Interventional Cardiology

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Cardiologists make history, perform first-ever transcaval TAVR for pure aortic regurgitation
Q&A: Interventional cardiologist details key breakthroughs in tricuspid valve replacement and repair
Boston Scientific recalls premixed embolic agent after two deaths
New cardiac imaging strategy could reduce ICA, PCI rates
Inter-atrial shunt in RELIEVE-HF improves symptoms in HFrEF, but not HFpEF
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Patient Care

Foluso Fakorede, MD, interventional cardiologist, Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi, explains how he moved to rural Mississippi, the epicenter of the PAD and CLI epidemic, to open a practice to take action and reverse the glaring health disparities and that are leading to more than 400 leg amputations per day in the U.S.
Cardiologist moves to Mississippi to fight back against PAD and limit amputations
Cardiologists make history, perform first-ever transcaval TAVR for pure aortic regurgitation
Q&A: Interventional cardiologist details key breakthroughs in tricuspid valve replacement and repair
Boston Scientific recalls premixed embolic agent after two deaths
New ACC President Cathie Biga wants to improve quality reporting in cardiology
MORE »

Professional Associations

Cardiologist Marsha Certain, MD, was murdered Thursday, April 19, in an apparent murder-suicide. She was 69 years old.
Cardiologist killed in apparent murder-suicide
Motivation helps heart patients stay active
Q&A: Interventional cardiologist details key breakthroughs in tricuspid valve replacement and repair
New ACC President Cathie Biga wants to improve quality reporting in cardiology
Anemia may help explain why women are more likely to die during heart bypass surgery
MORE »

TAVR

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Cardiologists make history, perform first-ever transcaval TAVR for pure aortic regurgitation
PHOTO GALLERY: Highlights from ACC.24 in Atlanta
Cardiologist highlights key takeaways from SMART trial, which looked at TAVR in small annulus patients
TAVR, SAVR both linked to low reintervention rates after five years
ACC.24: TAVR linked to lower 1-year mortality, stroke rates than SAVR in low-risk patients
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