COVID-19 vaccines tied to greater risk of myocarditis or myopericarditis—but specialists highlight the benefits of vaccination The new analysis focused on nearly 5 million individuals who received either the Moderna or Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Read more about COVID-19 vaccines tied to greater risk of myocarditis or myopericarditis—but specialists highlight the benefits of vaccination
Premature heart attack deaths more common among Black, male and rural patients Researchers tracked data from more than 600,000 patient deaths in the United States, sharing their findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Read more about Premature heart attack deaths more common among Black, male and rural patients
Apixaban linked to lower bleeding risk than rivaroxaban for patients with nonvalvular AFib A new meta-analysis compared outcomes associated with the two popular DOACs. Read more about Apixaban linked to lower bleeding risk than rivaroxaban for patients with nonvalvular AFib
An industry first: FDA authorizes marketing of laser-assisted IVC filter removal device The Philips CavaClear Laser Sheath earned the agency’s breakthrough device designation back in July.Read more about An industry first: FDA authorizes marketing of laser-assisted IVC filter removal device
FDA approves rivaroxaban for treating, preventing blood clots in pediatric patients The direct oral anticoagulant is now approved for 11 different indications. Read more about FDA approves rivaroxaban for treating, preventing blood clots in pediatric patients
Tafamidis boosts survival for patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy This latest analysis tracked more than 300 patients for a median follow-up period of nearly five years.Read more about Tafamidis boosts survival for patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy
AECG monitoring helps identify when TAVR patients may require a permanent pacemaker Post-TAVR high-degree atrioventricular block and complete heart block often lead to the implantation of a permanent pacemaker.Read more about AECG monitoring helps identify when TAVR patients may require a permanent pacemaker
DOACs underprescribed among high-risk AFib patients The study found that frail patients with AFib are less likely to be treated with DOAC therapy.Read more about DOACs underprescribed among high-risk AFib patients
Cardiologists report an average 2021 salary of $538K, up 2% from 2020, as pandemic continues The report, primarily focused on compensation data in the United States, also examined how COVID-19 continues to impact the country's workforce. Read more about Cardiologists report an average 2021 salary of $538K, up 2% from 2020, as pandemic continues
Edwards gains FDA approval for new Sapien 3 solution for TPV replacement The system was designed to treat both pediatric and adult patients.Read more about Edwards gains FDA approval for new Sapien 3 solution for TPV replacement