October 2016

TCT 2016: Fantom bioresorbable scaffold is safe, effective at 6 months
Analyzing EMRs help validate atrial fibrillation risk prediction models
Genes don’t stand alone: Genetic testing leads to incorrect diagnoses
TCT 2016: OCT-guided PCI is safe, non-inferior to IVUS-guided PCI
TCT 2016: Very thin strut drug-eluting stents are non-inferior to durable polymer stent
FDA approves PFO Occluder device to reduce risk of recurrent ischemic strokes
TCT 2016: Abbott’s bioresorbable heart stent not performing as expected
Hospitals improve adherence to heart failure guidelines regardless of teaching status
TAVR sales increase 39% for Edwards Lifesciences during 3Q
Tryton Medical Enters Into Strategic Agreement with Cardinal Health
Tranexamic acid reduces bleeding risk during coronary artery surgery
The World Stroke Organization Road Map for Quality Stroke Care Has Been Launched
BioTrace Medical Announces FDA Clearance of Innovative Temporary Pacing Technology for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Procedures and Other Cardiovascular Applications
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to Corindus’s second-generation vascular robotic system
For acute MI patients, readmissions for unstable angina or unplanned revascularization worsen outcomes
Pediatric interventional cardiology market anticipates 9 percent growth by 2022
These U.S. cities have the lowest rate of reported heart attacks
3 Reasons Every Cardiovascular Service Line Needs a Clinical Informaticist And Where to Find Yours
Should Cardiologists Say Yes to the Vest? AHA Offers Guidance on Wearable Defibrillators
Conferencing with the Cardiologist: Virtual Visits Bring Patients + Providers Together Between Scheduled Appointments
Study break: Cardiac arrest research sorely lacking
Future Vision: How Will Today’s Trends Shape Tomorrow’s PCI Toolbox?
FDA expands approval for Medtronic’s CoreValve Evolut R system in larger size
Sex-specific risk scores help predict patients at the highest risk for death
Mitral Mysteries: Imagers Explore a New Frontier in Transcatheter Valve Replacement
Give + Take: Pharma, Payers Forge Risk-sharing Deals for New Heart Drugs
Stents + Sensibility: Talking Technology + Trends with Cardiology Device Makers
FDA provides update on SynCardia Systems cardiac devices
Boston Scientific beats quarterly revenue projections, increases guidance for full year
High resting heart rate, blood pressure linked to poor mental health
Stroke survivors benefit from spending time at home
CMS has higher penalties for readmissions than for deaths
Long Island cardiologist pleads guilty to planning arson, assault of ex-boss
Air pollution may lead to premature heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular mortality
Heart tumor successfully removed during fetal surgery
On-pump, off-pump CABG have similar long-term outcomes
Public health experts offer advice about heart surgery infections
Prosthetic heart valve market anticipates continued steady growth
High calcium intake may not increase cardiovascular disease risk
Cardiogram raises $2 million for app that could detect atrial fibrillation, diabetes
Study highlights need for new options within heart failure treatment paradigm
HeartWare recalls HVAD pumps due to potential severe health consequences
Proteon Therapeutics Announces Overview of Phase 1 Clinical Program of Investigational Vonapanitase in Peripheral Artery Disease to be Presented at the 28th Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) Conference
Adherence to medications may improve long-term outcomes following CABG, PCI
Out with the old: On its 200th birthday, the stethoscope is considered obsolete by many
Aggressive blood pressure target may make financial sense for high-risk patients
CPR saves lives, so why don’t more people know how to do it?
Younger pregnant women may have increased risk of stroke
FDA approves clinical trial for eCoin hypertension treatment
Brush your teeth—it could save your life
Hospitals print 3D models of patients’ hearts before surgery
Timely corticosteroid treatment benefits those with Kawasaki disease
New England Journal of Medicine seeks participants for a SPRINT data analysis contest
15 takeaways from the AHA statement on drug interactions with statins
It takes little physical effort to improve heart health
Cardiac rehabilitation improves survival following acute MI
Philadelphia man sues hospital, Sorin Group over a device he claims was contaminated
FDA investigates artificial heart compressor failure that may have led to man’s death
Whole-grain diet may reduce heart disease risk in overweight and obese adults
Genetic test identifies high-cholesterol risk
Cardiologist sues psychiatrist, seeks $27 million in damages
Preparing for the Flood: Expanded TAVR Indication Comes with Challenges
Space travel launches astronauts into greater risk for cardiovascular disease
Abbott: Revenue increased in 3rd quarter for coronary devices, endovascular products
Pulmonary embolism common in patients hospitalized with syncope
St. Jude Medical criticizes release of videos alleging its cardiac devices are vulnerable to hacking
Abbott, St. Jude Medical agree to sell vascular closure, electrophysiology assets
Poor quality cardiovascular medications remain a problem in Africa
The Medicines Company announces positive top-line data for PCSK9 inhibitor
Experienced operators achieve better results in left main PCI procedures
Physicians evaluate minimally invasive device as alternative to open heart surgery for babies
Leonhard Lang recalls electrodes due to compatibility issue with AEDs
After FDA rejection, AstraZeneca re-submits application for hyperkalemia drug
Mount Sinai to utilize AI for cardiovascular care
Short bouts of atrial fibrillation may not warrant anticoagulation
AHA warns of drug-drug interactions with statins
Variety, not intensity, key to exercising an elderly heart
Lots of caffeine may be OK for those with systolic heart failure
AHA signs deal to open CPR training facility in China
ACC president comments on final MACRA ruling
FDA grants 510(k) clearance for cardiac transducer
FDA clears guidewire FFR measurement system for use in PCI procedures
CDC, FDA warn of issues with heater-cooler devices used during open-heart surgery
Coronary angiography, PCI may benefit out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors
First fetal heartbeat happens sooner than previously thought
New device makes at-home heart attack diagnosis possible
From the Ground Up: Building a Better Interventional Program — Strategies for Cardiology Service Line Directors
Cryoballoon catheter ablation saves money, leads to fewer rehospitalizations
Risk model performs poorly at predicting atrial fibrillation
High blood pressure meds linked to mood disorders
Medtronic, Boston Scientific, other device makers support Minnesota congressman
Women with early-stage breast cancer often at risk of cardiovascular disease death
Wrist-worn heart rate monitors may not produce accurate results
FDA review confirms rivaroxaban’s safety, efficacy in patients with atrial fibrillation
Researchers acknowledge errors in 2014 article on cardiac rehab
AHA's CPR theme song helps save a life in New York
BMI may be a flawed metric to assess cardiovascular risk
Theranos sued by largest investor, amid other problems
AHA calls for randomized trials assessing hypertension, cognition
Smoking bans more significantly affect young men