Questions mount as the new Omicron variant continues to spread It is believed that two cardiologists in Israel—who were both fully vaccinated—are among the infected.Read more about Questions mount as the new Omicron variant continues to spread
COVID-19 vaccine does not increase risk of heart attack or stroke in older adults, new study confirms Researchers examined data from nearly 3.9 million older adults who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.Read more about COVID-19 vaccine does not increase risk of heart attack or stroke in older adults, new study confirms
Cardiac rehabilitation benefits heart failure patients—but for how long? The study tracked 2,876 patients hospitalized for acute HF or deteriorating chronic HF.Read more about Cardiac rehabilitation benefits heart failure patients—but for how long?
How a high bleeding risk impacts outcomes for left main PCI patients The study, published in JACC: Vascular Interventions, examined 619 patients who underwent PCI for LM CAD.Read more about How a high bleeding risk impacts outcomes for left main PCI patients
58% of cardiologists have been named in a medical malpractice lawsuit Cardiology ranked No. 10 among all specialties, with plastic surgery and surgery tied at No. 1. Read more about 58% of cardiologists have been named in a medical malpractice lawsuit
A new look at the links between obesity, type 2 diabetes and cancer A new study in Science Signaling could have significant ramifications for how we view obesity-related cancers.Read more about A new look at the links between obesity, type 2 diabetes and cancer
Generic statin options can save the US $11.9B per year The study tracked five generic statins: atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, lovastatin and pravastatin.Read more about Generic statin options can save the US $11.9B per year
In-hospital mortality more common among COVID-19 patients with heart failure The authors also noted that cardiac complications such as myocarditis, MI and new-onset heart failure were rare during hospitalization for COVID-19.Read more about In-hospital mortality more common among COVID-19 patients with heart failure
DAPT after PCI can stop after 1 month, new research confirms The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, examined outcomes from more than 3,000 patients. Read more about DAPT after PCI can stop after 1 month, new research confirms
Certain patients with chronic kidney disease face a higher risk of death after TAVR No such trend was reported among patients with end-stage kidney disease.Read more about Certain patients with chronic kidney disease face a higher risk of death after TAVR