Abbott’s new self-expanding TAVR system gains CE mark approval

The solution has still only been approved in the United States for investigational use. 

Finerenone limits AFib in patients with chronic kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes

This secondary analysis of data from the FIDELIO-DKD trial was presented May 17 at ACC.21 and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 

Alcohol—even just one drink—increases the risk of AFib

The study's authors believe they are the first group to investigate the real-time relationship between alcohol consumption and AFib events.

The greatest benefit: Omecamtiv mecarbil improves outcomes the most for patients with severe heart failure

Researchers explored data from the GALACTIC-HF trial to evaluate how the severity of a patient's reduced ejection fraction impacts the benefits of omecamtiv mecarbil.

LAAO significantly lowers the risk of stroke after surgery among heart rhythm patients

“This is a procedure that’s done once, and it keeps giving a benefit over time,” one researcher said. “This is going to prevent thousands of strokes.”

Cardiologist salaries in the wake of COVID: 8 key takeaways from a new analysis

Cardiologists are confident COVID-related shortfalls will soon be behind them, according to the report. 

FDA announces recall of more than 60,000 Abbott pacemakers due to risk of electrical short

The FDA has received complaints about 135 injuries so far. 

Cardiologists support bipartisan prior authorization bill, praising its ‘transparency’ and ‘oversight’

The ACC is enthusiastically backing the bipartisan legislation, saying it would improve care for the country's cardiovascular patients.

Significant MR after TAVR linked to higher mortality rates—but staged interventions may help

Percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve repair was associated with improved outcomes among TAVR patients with persistent mitral regurgitation. 

FDA advisory: Magnets in cell phones, smart watches can affect implanted medical devices

Though this does not seem to be a significant issue, the agency still recommends keeping consumer electronics at least six inches away from implanted medical devices.

Young heart attack survivors who battle depression, anxiety more likely to have subsequent CV complications

“Our findings suggest that cardiologists should consider the value of regular psychological assessments, especially among younger patients,” one researcher said. The team's full findings will be presented at ACC.21. 

High blood pressure linked to greater risk of heart failure, AFib, heart attack, stroke

The authors evaluated data from more than 2.1 million patients, sharing their findings in Circulation.

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