November 2016

Myocarditis remains difficult to diagnose, treat
Medtronic agrees to operate cath, EP labs at Cleveland medical center
Age-adjusted mean cholesterol levels significantly declined between 1999 and 2014
Smokers under 50 years old have 8-fold increased risk of acute STEMI
Survey highlights concerns about job prospects for pediatric cardiologists
USPSTF releases draft recommendation on behavioral counseling for healthy diet, CVD prevention
Studies may underestimate permanent pacemaker implantations following TAVR
Apple considers developing two FDA-regulated cardiac devices
Avoiding hypertension, obesity, diabetes by mid-life may reduce heart failure risk
Edwards Lifesciences to acquire Valtech Cardio for up to $690 million
LG Electronics debuts imaging monitors at RSNA 2016
Pediatricians usually do not diagnose or treat hypertension in children
High intake of saturated fatty acids may increase risk of coronary heart disease
Stroke rates increase for younger adults from 1999 to 2014
Medtronic releases detailed report on FY2016
TAVR, TAVI market predicted to be worth $5.9 billion by 2022
Slow progress in soda companies’ vow to make healthier beverages
New self-expanding heart stent from Biotronik proves effective in clinical trial
Hospitalizations for PAH decrease 58% from 2001 to 2012
SentreHeart recalls guidewire system used in cardiovascular procedures
Be grateful this thanksgiving, your heart will appreciate it
Behave yourself: Good heart habits save lives
Shockwave Medical receives $45 million in financing
ACC, AHA guidelines recommend exercise for patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease
What becomes of the broken hearted?
Cardiovascular PET Will Become Mainstream in the Changing World of Value Imaging
Researchers identify protein that may help prevent heart disease
Cardiac PET: When It’s Better, Stronger, Faster
Q&A - Cardiac PET: When It’s the Best Choice for Patients
MMD patients have risk of conduction abnormalities, left ventricular dysfunction
Step up and walk for better heart health
AHA, AMA collaborate on Target: BP program to decrease MIs, strokes
Thiazide-type diuretics may reduce risk of hip, pelvic fractures in adults with hypertension
See the glass as half empty? Pessimism could lead to heart disease
Cardiac surgeon who implanted first artificial heart dies at age 96
AHA 2016: CMS’s 30-day heart failure readmission rates do not help predict clinical outcomes
Cardiologist dies at age 34
AHA 2016: Presence of CAC may help determine risk of ASCVD in women
New LVAD device outperforms older model
9 strategies for combating physician burnout
AHA 2016: Similar mortality rates for CABG patients receiving single or bilateral internal thoracic artery grafts
Marijuana use could lead to stress cardiomyopathy
AHA 2016: Study shows similar outcomes with tirofiban or bivalirudin during PCIs
Love bites: How a hickey can induce a stroke
High cost blocks access to effective cholesterol drugs
Another side effect of smoking? Increased risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms
Sleep apnea takes your breath away and hurts your heart
AHA 2016: Investigational device notifies clinicians of worsening heart failure
Acute heart failure drug trial presents mixed findings
Remote cardiac monitoring company to pay $1.35 million to resolve kickback allegations
AHA 2016: CPR following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest improves survival in children
Storm's coming? Heart attacks on the rise post Hurricane Katrina
AHA 2016: Evolocumab treatment associated with significant regression of atherosclerosis
FDA expands approval of Medtronic’s Solitaire stent retriever device
Meat-heavy diet could lead to heart failure in older women
Interventional cardiology, peripheral vascular devices market to reach $25 billion by 2022
AHA 2016: Investigational PCSK9 inhibitor safe, effective at 90 days
Mouse heart map clues researchers in on human heart maturation
AHA 2016: Retail prices of generic heart failure drugs vary considerably
Robots to the rescue: First case of robotic PVI for below-the-knee intervention
AHA 2016: Rate of cardiac stress testing increases among commercially insured
The value of teamwork before, during and after CABG procedures
Genetic mutation linked to rare heart disease
AHA 2016: Treatment strategy with rivaroxaban may decrease bleeding in patients undergoing PCI, requiring stenting
FDA approves Medtronic’s CRT device for heart failure patients
New study supports need for cardiac rehab programs
AHA 2016: Statin use among adults increases 80 percent from 2002 to 2013
Swollen joints, anti-inflammatories are hard on the heart
AHA 2016: Healthy lifestyle may decrease coronary artery disease risk in adults with high genetic risk
New Post-Hoc Analysis Supports YOSPRALA™ Efficacy And Safety In Previous Heart Attack Patients Who Need Daily Aspirin Therapy To Prevent A Second Cardiovascular Event
Coronary heart disease significantly declines between 1983 and 2011
USPSTF releases updated recommendations on statin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular biomarker score helps identify atrial fibrillation patients at risk of stroke, death
New app aims to protect veterans' hearts
CABG pioneer dies at age 86
Bicycling may help lower cardiovascular disease risk
A midday snooze could increase the risk for heart disease
How brain, heart health are intertwined
Smokers have 6- to 7-fold increased risk of AAA than people who never smoked
Retired cardiologist calls for Congress to redefine nonprofit status for hospitals
Siemens plans public listing for its $15 billion healthcare business
Researchers find a bidirectional relationship between fatty liver disease and CVD
Time to rethink financial penalties for readmissions, mortality?
Diabetic women more susceptible to depression
16 ways to reduce sodium intake to protect heart health
Two biologic aortic valves may be associated with increased risk of death, reinterventions
AHA releases late-breaking clinical trials schedule for annual Scientific Sessions
Study aims to lump hypertension, diabetes, HIV into one screening
Southerners, blacks more likely to die from heart disease
Pacemakers implanted following TAVR may increase mortality risk
Your patients are worrying themselves sick, literally
High-intensity statins may improve survival for those with ASCVD
So long, ACA: What President Trump means for healthcare
Walgreens seeks $140 million in civil lawsuit against Theranos
Teamwork among physicians may improve post-CABG outcomes in Medicare patients
Health system agrees to pay nearly $1 million for cardiologist’s alleged improper Medicare billing
Merit Medical Receives 510(k) Clearance for the SwiftNINJA™ Steerable Microcatheter
Japan approves use of Abbott’s bioresorbable heart stent
Medicines Company stops development of investigational cardiovascular medication
Top 50 cardiovascular hospitals have higher survival rates, lower readmission rates