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 |