April 2016

Family-centered empowerment model may improve physical and mental health following MI
FDA approves first generic version of Crestor
Subgroup analysis shows IN.PACT Admiral drug-coated balloon is effective in females and diabetics
Bleeding rates following PCI vary depending on hospital, patient factors
Journals retract two articles with similar text regarding coronary artery disease in China
Abbott CEO, CFO discuss $25 billion deal for St. Jude Medical
Sales of oral heart failure medication fall short of expectations
Abbott agrees to acquire St. Jude Medical in $25 billion deal
Atrial fibrillation may contribute to worse outcomes among patients undergoing TAVR
Lobbyist tells healthcare industry to fight against potential bans on pharma advertising
Boston Scientific’s revenue, profit increases in first quarter
Registry analysis shows low rates of all-cause mortality and intracranial bleeding with warfarin
Strong TAVR sales help Edwards Lifesciences increase revenue in first quarter
Cardiologist accused of Medicare fraud declares bankruptcy
U.S. Soccer CEO undergoes successful heart transplant surgery
Patients with diabetes undergoing PCI have similar outcomes whether or not they receive insulin
FDA approves MR-conditional pacing system for patients with bradycardia
Real-world study shows Reveal LINQ insertable cardiac monitor detects atrial fibrillation at high rate
Palmaz Scientific faces accusations of misleading investors
Score helps predict 30-day readmission or death from heart failure
St. Jude Medical’s revenue, earnings increase in first quarter
Budoff wins SCCT’s 2016 gold medal award
Loneliness and isolation lead to a 30% increased risk in heart disease, stroke
Sales of PCSK9 inhibitors fall short of expectations
ACC president asks colleagues to embrace changing healthcare industry
Auris Surgical Robotics agrees to acquire Hansen Medical for $80 million
Real-world analysis shows Xarelto reduces ischemic stroke and intracranial hemorrhage versus warfarin
Disclosing coronary heart disease risk improves shared decision making on statin therapy
Technical and clinical success rates of PCIs for CTOs increase over time
Preventive medicine remains a major priority, challenge for healthcare leaders
Death of a partner may increase risk of atrial fibrillation
Boston Scientific Announces CE Mark For MRI Labeling Of Emblem™ S-ICD Systems
Obesity in adolescence is associated with increased risk of death from cardiovascular causes in adulthood
ACC, other medical societies express views on MACRA and new payment models
Stroke mortality and readmissions depend on various factors
Program reduces readmissions by nearly 10 percent among high-risk Medicare patients
Small pharmaceutical company plans on reviving failed cholesterol medication
Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery appears to be superior to conventional sternotomy
Athletes with cardiovascular disease to compete in World Heart Games in May
FDA withdraws approvals of niacin and fenofibric acid in combination with statins
Survey finds most physicians do not understand FDA approval process
Patients transferred for acute stroke care are younger and have higher stroke severity
Living near a highway may increase cardiovascular disease risk
Prediction score may help identify patients who benefit from dual antiplatelet therapy following PCI
Medtronic provides update on tender offer
Mean price of insulin increases nearly 200% from 2002 to 2013
ACC notifies 1,400 institutions of potential data breach
European Society of Cardiology cancels conference in Turkey
CMS proposes ban on Theranos founder and president
CMS announces facilities in Mississippi and Georgia meet standards for carotid artery stenting
ACC survey finds fewer than 20% of cardiologists are women
ACC.16: CABG reduces long-term rates of death and hospitalizations in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy
Former NEJM editor calls for financial conflicts of interest disclosures
ACC.16: Intermediate-risk patients have low mortality, stroke rates with the Sapien 3 TAVR valve
ACC.16: Mobile health intervention helps participants increase exercise and lose weight
ACC.16: Shared decision-making tool helps inform patients with chest pain about their risks and options
Dexcom recalls glucose monitoring systems
USPSTF releases update on aspirin use to prevent cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer
FDA commissioner calls for changes in medical education
ACC, AHA, AGS recommend trials examine older adults with cardiovascular disease
Vascular Solutions recalls Guardian II hemostasis valves
Verseon presents further trial data on the low bleeding risk of its family of preclinical anti-coagulant drugs at BioEurope conference
Boston Scientific recalls Fetch 2 aspiration catheter
New England Journal of Medicine editor-in-chief defends publication
Jury rules in favor of Abbott in whistleblower lawsuit
ACC.16: Evolocumab lowers LDL cholesterol significantly more than ezetimibe in statin-intolerant patients
ACC.16: FDA commissioner discusses evidence-based medicine, changing healthcare industry
Medication costs soar in the U.S.
FDA approves Impella heart pumps to treat ongoing cardiogenic shock
FDA warns of heart failure risk in medications that contain saxagliptin and alogliptin
Medtronic releases statement defending Covidien deal in wake of proposed tax regulations
Lund University Hospital Study Validates Improved Long-Term Clinical Outcomes Using Stereotaxis Technology
Registry analysis provides real-world data on TAVR outcomes
FDA approves the Micra miniature leadless pacing system
ACC.16: TAVR outcomes improve with increasing volume of procedures
Hartford HealthCare Announces Heart and Vascular Institute Appointments
ACC.16: TAVR with the Sapien XT valve is non-inferior to surgery at two years
ACC.16: ‘Prevention’ is word of the day as ACC conference kicks off in Chicago
ACC.16: Chazal becomes ACC President
ACC.16: Strategies may help hospitals reduce readmissions following PCI
Medtronic CoreValve® System Maintains Survival Advantages Over Surgery in High Risk Aortic Stenosis Patients at Three Years
ScImage to Launch PicomSentry at ACC
World obesity expanding even as some regions continue to starve
ACC.16: PET/CT study links stress to heightened risk of cardiovascular disease
CMS report finds Theranos blood testing devices often fail to meet company’s standards