| Interim analysis shows medication helps patients suffering from major bleeding |
| Google your way to better heart health |
| Miami cardiologist lists home for $21.99 million |
| Thousands of heart failure patients in the UK not receiving recommended treatment |
| Offering financial incentives may help smokers quit cigarettes, improve health |
| Wash U receives $2.6 million grant for smoking cessation study |
| Mortality rates following MI among younger people in Denmark have decreased in 30 years |
| Experts Discuss Non-Responders to CRT and AF Ablation at ESC Scientific Symposium |
| BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring Proven to Reduce Risk of All-Cause Mortality for All Types of ICD Patients |
| Drug-eluting stents, bare-metal stents have similar rates of death, nonfatal spontaneous MI at 6 years |
| E-cigarettes may be just as dangerous to your heart as regular cigarettes |
| Cost, biological pathways limit cardiovascular drug development |
| CMR- and MPS-guided care may reduce invasive angiography in patients with suspected coronary heart disease |
| Thrombotic medications could replace stents in some patients, intravascular imaging shows |
| AdvaMed Lauds Process Improvements in New User Fee Agreement |
| Mortality rate declines in NSTEMI patients may be due to invasive management |
| Folic acid reduces likelihood of congenital heart defects |
| Medtronic Technologies Improve Delivery of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy |
| Philips raises awareness for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with platinum sponsorship of Leonard Nimoy tribute documentary |
| Registry analysis shows atrial fib patients who take dabigatran etexilate have low risk of stroke, bleeding |
| Updated results confirm safety, efficacy of the Micra transcatheter pacing system |
| CPAP machines can’t prevent serious heart conditions, fatalities |
| Patients with nonischemic heart failure may not benefit from ICD implantation |
| Diabetes medication prescribed 15 times more than obesity drugs |
| Northwestern Medicine celebrates 500 TAVR procedures |
| CPAP does not improve cardiovascular outcomes in secondary prevention trial |
| Ethicon Establishes Unmatched Knotless Suture Portfolio With Launch of Stratafix Spiral Plus Devices |
| NHLBI provides $7 million in funding for personalized medicine cardiovascular trial |
| Remote monitoring may reduce hospitalizations costs in patients with cardiac implants |
| Gene offers target for vascular damage treatment |
| Theranos plans to appeal CMS sanctions |
| PinnacleHealth is the first to implant aortic valve |
| Adults with late-onset asthma may have increased risk of cardiovascular disease events |
| Medtronic, on Behalf of Its Subsidiary Heartware International, Inc., Announces Offer to Repurchase HeartWare's 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2017 and 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2021 |
| Using Tc 99m PYP cardiac imaging may help diagnose and detect patients with heart failure |
| St. Jude Medical’s stock falls following short seller’s report on potential hacking issues |
| British cardiologist endorses high fat diet, dismisses dangers of high cholesterol |
| Medtronic’s quarterly earnings beat analysts’ estimates |
| Adults have increased prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors years before atrial fibrillation diagnosis |
| Medtronic warns doctors of potential issues with the EnVeo R delivery system |
| CDC declares sepsis a medical emergency, encourages awareness |
| AHRQ examines association between omega 3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease |
| Researchers develop model to predict sudden cardiac death risk |
| Almonds can help regulate cholesterol, reduce heart disease |
| Initiative at Massachusetts General reduces readmissions following PCI |
| Strokes increasingly affect young adults ages 25-44 |
| Measuring frailty may help predict mortality in older adults undergoing cardiac surgery |
| Invitae updates genetic testing offerings for cardiology, neurology |
| Green tea may prevent rupturing of abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| Medtronic, HeartWare complete $1.1 billion deal |
| Scientists develop injectable gels that could prevent heart failure |
| AHA recommends children limit intake of added sugars |
| Medtronic Completes Acquisition of HeartWare International |
| Systematic review finds lack of evidence for dyslipidemia screening in younger adults |
| TAVR now available to low-risk patients in Illinois |
| Judge rules New Jersey heart center cannot pursue antitrust lawsuit |
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals hires Paul Herendeen as CFO |
| Adults with a history of gallstone disease may have increased risk of coronary heart disease |
| Judge denies BBT’s motion to dismiss a Florida cardiologist’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing |
| Physicians often under-recognize angina in patients with coronary artery disease |
| Most patients do not adhere to treatment regimen after MI or atherosclerosis diagnosis |
| FDA approves the Sapien 3 transcatheter heart valve for intermediate risk patients |
| Mayo Clinic offers blood test to predict adverse cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease |
| Anemia may lead to increased risk of death following strokes |
| Inequalities in heart heath suggest a need for personalized medicine |
| Start eating more raspberries; research suggests it’s a superfood for your heart |
| Inaccessibility to AEDs may hinder survival following out-of-hospital cardiac arrests |
| FDA releases report for consumers on medical devices to treat obesity |
| Adults eligible for Medicare and Medicaid have worse outcomes but better medication adherence than Medicare-only patients |
| Judge sentences New Jersey couple to six years in prison for fraudulent diagnostic testing |
| Jury awards $21 million to Kentucky patient for unnecessary heart procedures |
| Offspring of longer-lived parents may survive longer, have fewer cardiovascular issues |
| Endologix Announces First Patients Treated with Ovation Alto™ Abdominal Stent Graft System |
| Financial incentives may help adults quit smoking in the long-term |
| Cook Medical recalls 8,750 units of wire guides |
| Cardiovascular Systems permanently appoints interim leader as CEO |
| Model finds PCSK9 inhibitors are not cost-effective |
| AHA advisory warns of potential risk of cardiovascular disease with too much sedentary behavior |
| Health policy statement from ACC, other cardiovascular societies encourages interoperability of health IT systems |
| Authorities arrest cardiologist in Georgia for felony animal cruelty |
| Cardiac bundles won’t hurt bottom line in majority of hospitals |
| FDA approves Intuity Elite valve system |
| Transitional care interventions may improve outcomes following hospital discharge for heart failure |
| AstraZeneca updates health program to include people with cardiovascular disease |
| Improving cardiovascular health begins in childhood |
| AHA launches initiative to prevent recurrent MIs |
| Heart health can depend on job type |
| Heart transplant listings increase since ACA implementation |
| Vascular surgeons typically assist in nonvascular operations |
| After 30 days of undergoing endovascular procedures, most patients with PAD do not have major adverse events |
| Researchers develop ECG risk equation to predict cardiovascular disease mortality |
| U.S. Attorney’s office in Manhattan investigates Valeant Pharmaceuticals |
| BioSig Technologies, Inc. Achieves Important Milestone |
| Edwards Receives Approval For SAPIEN 3 Heart Valve In Canada |
| Essential Medical receives approval to begin trial for company’s vascular closure device |
| USPSTF finds insufficient evidence to support lipid screening in children, adolescents |
| Nearly a decade after receiving a new heart, man walks donor’s daughter down the aisle |
| Researchers create Taser that tracks heart rate, rhythm to improve safety |
| Diabetics more susceptible to hospitalization when fighting cancerous tumors |
| Hospitals with high ICU admission rates for acute MI, heart failure may have high 30-day mortality rates, too |
