Cardiologist shares story after testing positive for Omicron COVID-19 variant—says he caught it during cardiology conference The cardiologist believes he was infected while in London. His symptoms remain mild. Read more about Cardiologist shares story after testing positive for Omicron COVID-19 variant—says he caught it during cardiology conference
SGLT2 inhibitors lower risk of HFpEF, new meta-analysis confirms Patients taking SGLT2 inhibitors were 22% less likely to die from heart-related causes. Read more about SGLT2 inhibitors lower risk of HFpEF, new meta-analysis confirms
FDA announces Class I recall of percutaneous thrombolytic device after multiple complaints The device is breaking during use, an issue that may require a catheter-based intervention or even surgery. Read more about FDA announces Class I recall of percutaneous thrombolytic device after multiple complaints
Trying to anticipate major AFib events among HCM patients Old age, a history of arrhythmia and obesity are just some of the factors clinicians should keep in mind when treating HCM patients. Read more about Trying to anticipate major AFib events among HCM patients
New data on the link between COVID-19 vaccines and myopericarditis The risk of myopericarditis after vaccination appears to be different for male and female patients. Read more about New data on the link between COVID-19 vaccines and myopericarditis
Long-haul COVID-19 associated with chronic fatigue syndrome, breathing irregularities Researchers examined a small group of long-haul COVID-19 patients, sharing their findings in JACC: Heart Failure. Read more about Long-haul COVID-19 associated with chronic fatigue syndrome, breathing irregularities
Taiwan reviews myocarditis data, approves second doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children Taiwan had temporarily suspended second doses for this age group to review cases of myocarditis and pericarditis.Read more about Taiwan reviews myocarditis data, approves second doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children
STEMI mortality is on the decline, but certain patients still face an above-average risk Researchers analyzed CDC data from more than 3.6 million STEMI-related deaths.Read more about STEMI mortality is on the decline, but certain patients still face an above-average risk
FDA clears AI-powered cardiac platform for pediatric patients New data show that the updated deep learning algorithm delivers strong results for all age groups.Read more about FDA clears AI-powered cardiac platform for pediatric patients
SAVR associated with 'substantial' survival rates The procedure is especially effective when treating younger, low-risk patients. Read more about SAVR associated with 'substantial' survival rates