December 2016

Hospital’s pediatric cardiology unit provides 6-year-old with memorable early Christmas
Models help predict ASCVD risk in adults with HIV
Abbott raises dividend for the 372nd consecutive quarter
Bioresorbable stents make Cleveland Clinic’s Top 10 innovations for 2017
CMS finalizes new payment models for acute MI, CABG, cardiac rehabilitation
AHA urges CMS to cover telehealth services for cardiovascular disease, stroke
CMS approves facilities to perform carotid artery stenting for high-risk patients
High-fat diet makes cardiac images more clear
ACC, AHA release measure set for preventing sudden cardiac death
Females have higher one-year survival rate following TAVR
Novartis launches social network for heart failure patients, caregivers
Marital status may affect survival following strokes
Forest agrees to pay $38 million to settle kickback allegations
Mortality rate declines in Swedish patients born with CHD
Leading cardiologist to helm wearable sensor research in Ireland
Statin use may reduce mortality risk, cardiac complications following noncardiac surgery
Society of Thoracic Surgeons releases guidelines on surgical ablation in treatment of atrial fibrillation
Patching things up: New cardiac tool helps repair holes in children’s hearts
Level of evidence in atrial fibrillation guidelines remains consistent from 2001 to 2014
FDA approves St. Jude Medical’s cardiac mapping system
Increased access to pediatric cardiac care is needed world-wide
Increasing nut consumption may reduce risk of coronary heart disease, stroke
Arena completes enrollment in trial for oral pulmonary arterial hypertension drug
Early adolescent obesity may increase cardiovascular risk in early 20s
Robocath appoints Pascal Guy as CEO
Improper dosing of NOACs may increase risk of mortality, cardiac hospitalization
After grandmother’s MI, doctor vows to communicate better with patients, families
Mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases varies considerably among U.S. counties
Married adults may have lower risk of death following strokes
Costs of generic heart failure drugs vary at chain, independent pharmacies
When it comes to obesity, one weight-loss approach won’t fit all
Microgreens have a macro-level impact on lowering LDL cholesterol
Apple app helps researchers track physical activity, examine cardiovascular health
Cardiologist, Syrian refugee serves as mentor for high school students
Patients with mild to moderate hypertriglyceridemia may have increased risk of MI, acute pancreatitis
New immunosensor could detect heart attacks in a minute
Sanofi plans to lay off 20% of cardiovascular, diabetes staff
Company evaluates cannabinoid therapies for heart failure, cardiac hypertrophy
ACC, STS provide updated results on TAVR procedures in the U.S.
Cancer patients may benefit from rivaroxaban to treat VTE
Beta blockers following acute MI may reduce mortality, increase functional decline in older adults
Screening for unmet basic needs improves blood pressure, cholesterol levels
Centurion recalls Multi-Med single lumen catheters
Massachusetts medical center notifies cardiac surgery patients of potential infection risk
Yusuf: Preventative cardiology must be a worldwide pursuit
Patients receiving dabigatran have high adherence rates, low risk of stroke, bleeding
Researchers search for a link between heart disease, psoriasis
Cardiologist, retired Army major general hired as CEO of the NIH Clinical Center
Abbott files lawsuit to terminate proposed Alere acquisition
Hospital agrees to $12 million settlement for alleged unnecessary cardiac procedures
Pacemaker implantations following TAVR may be more common than previously thought
Black adults with high blood pressure have increased risk of mortality, heart failure hospitalization
Q&A: Yancy credits ‘team-based approach’ for Northwestern University's improvement in cardiology
Age-adjusted death rate from heart disease, stroke increases in 2015
Odds of suicide increase following an acute coronary syndrome
New FDA-approved drug treats cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes
New company plans to develop heart failure medications, hopes to cure heart disease
Government sues diagnostic testing company owner for false claims for cardiologist
FDA expands approval of Impella heart pumps for use in high-risk PCIs
MyoKardia Announces Appointment of Marc Semigran, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer
AHA, Children’s Heart Foundation announce 7 winners of heart defect research awards
Smoking even a few cigarettes increases risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
College football linemen at increased risk of hypertension
Breakfast cereal does the heart good
Alcohol remains major risk factor for atrial fibrillation
Biotronik enrolls first patients in study evaluating BioMonitor 2 in office setting
Ambulatory blood pressure often higher than clinic blood pressure among healthy adults
One minute can help patients avoid unnecessary hospitalization
Trump names Cleveland Clinic CEO Toby Cosgrove to forum
Houston woman sues cardiology center, physician for alleged medical records breach
CMS approves specialty code for advanced heart failure, transplant cardiologists
FDA approves empagliflozin to reduce risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes, CVD
Oral heart failure medication proves safe, effective in phase 2 trial
Boston Scientific acquires tissue business for use in transcatheter heart valves
FDA approves Cardiac Dimensions to begin trial evaluating its mitral contour system
Three facilities receive CMS approval to perform destination therapy with ventricular assist devices
An overview of new payment models for cardiologists
An aspirin a day keeps the heart attacks away, at least for some
Cardiologists support Califf remaining as FDA commissioner in Trump administration