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Cardiologists are much less happy outside of work than they were before the pandemic

Burnout among cardiologists, however, did not get worse as a result of COVID-19.

Plant-based protein helps older women reduce risks of death, dementia-related death and CVD

The authors tracked data from more than 102,000 women between the ages of 50 and 79.

TMVR associated with improved outcomes for heart failure patients after 3 years

This latest analysis is an extension of the COAPT trial, which had examined the safety and effectiveness of TMVR with the MitraClip device after two years.

How the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted 6-month outcomes for heart attack patients

Enough time has now passed since the COVID-19 pandemic began that researchers are starting to learn more and more about how, exactly, it affected cardiovascular care.

Female physicians associated with better outcomes, especially when treating female patients

The systematic review, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, included 13 different studies published from 2009 to 2019.

Drinking too much coffee is bad for the heart

Drinking coffee in moderation is associated with certain health benefits, but consuming too much leads to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

Battle of the beta-blockers: Should doctors prescribe metoprolol or carvedilol after a heart attack?

Researchers explored data from more than 5,000 patients who were prescribed one of the two beta-blockers following an acute myocardial infarction.

ACC.21 goes completely virtual due to continued COVID-19, travel concerns

The American College of Cardiology has announced that its 2021 annual meeting, ACC.21, will now be entirely virtual. The meeting is still scheduled for May 15-17, 2021.

MRIs appear safe if the patient has a cardiac device with abandoned leads

A team of cardiologists and radiologists explored the issue, sharing their findings in JAMA Cardiology.

Women have a lower ‘normal’ blood pressure range than men

Blood pressure guidelines that do not differentiate between men and women may need to be revisited.

Taking metformin for type 2 diabetes does not increase a patient’s COVID-19 risk

Yes, researchers confirmed, the popular medication is still perfectly safe to take for type 2 diabetes.

What older patients are getting wrong about statins and aspirin—and how cardiologists can help

A new analysis in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests physicians could be doing more to help older patients combat cardiovascular disease.