January 2017

6-minute walk test helps predict walking activity for stroke survivors
Long Island cardiologist sentenced to 5 years in prison
100 newly discovered blood pressure genes could help treat hypertension
Physical activity may reduce risk of hypertension in African Americans
Researchers find link between altitude of living spaces, metabolic syndrome
More Training, More Outreach, More Business: Pushing Your Interventional Program to the Next Level
Coding for Clarity: Echocardiography Gains Two New CPT Add-On Codes
Data Diving + The Art of Storytelling
Researchers find new method to determine blood clot risks
ACC comments on President Trump’s executive order on immigration
It Takes Two: Can Dyad Leadership Provide a Durable Pathway in Healthcare's Brave New World?
AHA statement recommends planning, timing meals to decrease cardiovascular disease risk
Entering an Era of Uncertainty: 11 Ways to Prepare for MACRA
Healthcare's Underutilized Workforce: Deploy Physician Assistants + Nurse Practitioners to Improve Productivity + Quality
Vital Link: Advanced Practice Providers Roles Grow in the Evolving Healthcare Chain
Geneva Health Solutions Raises $1.9 Million in Series A to Fund Expansion of Its Remote Monitoring Solutions to Cardiology Practices
Sedentary lifestyle linked to diabetes risk
Bard Peripheral Vascular recalls 101 guiding sheaths
Sleep apnea devices may not affect heart disease risk factors
FDA Approves First Balloon Expandable Stent Graft for Use in the Iliac Artery
Heart failure expected to steadily rise through 2030
Medtronic seeks CMS approval for Micra leadless pacemaker
MIPS tips for cardiologists feeling clueless about MACRA
Hospitals as Cyber-Targets: How to Prepare for the Inevitable Data Breach
Tackling Intolerance: What to Do When Patients Pull the Plug on Statins
Mining the Gap: Researchers Dig for Data to Reduce Disparities in Atrial Fibrillation Treatment
4D Flow MRI: Another Dimension for Congenital Heart Disease
High level of heart fat may increase risk of coronary artery disease in postmenopausal women
New insulin pen aims to keep patients healthier, make docs’ jobs easier
Cardiothoracic surgeon from University of Michigan elected STS President
Cardiologist sues hospital for alleged underpayment
Medication errors more common with cardiovascular drugs than other drug classes
Abiomed’s quarterly revenue increases 34 percent, led by strong Impella sales growth
Cardiovascular disease remains leading cause of death in U.S., worldwide
Experts publish exercise guidelines for type 1 diabetes patients
Florida cardiology group, Cigna launches value-based episodes-of-care payment model
Registry analysis finds most eligible adults receive a CRT-D device
Researchers use 3D printing to create patch that reduces heart failure
Johnson & Johnson agrees to acquire Actelion Pharmaceuticals for $30 billion
Health system settles with DOJ regarding medically unnecessary stents
New study on heart failure explores possibilities for personalized treatment
Two-year mortality rates after SAVR better than STS risk models predict
Experts explain challenges in studying CVD mortality in Hispanic subgroups
E-cigarette age restrictions could bump up traditional cigarette smoking among pregnant teens
Medtronic receives CE Mark for directional atherectomy system for PAD patients
Parents of children with congenital heart disease seek survival data, surgeon experience, complication rates
Adults with chronic kidney disease may have increased risk of cardiovascular complications
Diabetes could soon be advertised differently, with focus on what patients need
ACC announces late-breaking clinical trials sessions for 66th annual meeting
Researchers use ion technology to irradiate heart, treat atrial fibrillation
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions Announces New Executive Director
Tea consumption associated with lower risk of ischemic heart disease
Edwards Lifesciences completes $340 million acquisition of Valtech Cardio
Charts help predict risk of cardiovascular disease in 182 countries
20% of children with PCAIS suffer recurrent stroke within 3 years
Edwards Lifesciences Completes Acquisition Of Valtech Cardio
Nurses design bra for heart surgery patients
Jury finds Miami cardiologist not guilty in Medicare fraud scheme
Women unclear when to begin routine heart screenings
Improving diet may reduce stroke risk
Boston University researchers identify link in blood cell mutations, atherosclerosis
Readmissions for acute MI, heart failure are expensive, lead to long hospital stays
Surgery within a year of drug-eluting stent implantation may increase risk of MI, cardiac death
Mercy Hospital Ada brings in new cardiologist
Report: Aide to Trump’s nominee to head HHS plays role in heart failure drug controversy
Consuming red meat won’t affect short-term blood pressure, cholesterol
Fixed-dose combination pills may improve adherence, persistence in adults with hypertension
Insecticide, garden chemicals could be major diabetes risk factor
AHA, NFL offer free virtual class for students during Super Bowl week
ACC submits comments to CMS on final MACRA rule
Texas medical center adds new physician to its cardiology team
FDA clears blood test to help diagnose patients with a suspected MI
Coffee could reverse chronic inflammation in aging people
CMS plans on finalizing proposal to cover leadless pacemakers
The Joint Commission creates comprehensive cardiac center certification program
Neonatal hemorrhagic strokes may occur more often than previously thought
Physicians at Abbott Northwestern keep 104-year-old patient awake during heart surgery
Interventional cardiology, peripheral vascular devices market expected to reach $31.5 billion in 2021
Cardiovascular disease death rates vary among Hispanics in U.S.
AHA pushes back against new blood pressure guidelines
Depression could be as bad for the heart as obesity, cholesterol
Black, Hispanic adults may have poorer hypertension control than white patients
FDA warns of deaths, injuries associated with implantable infusion pumps in MRI environment
City of Hope works toward diabetes cure with $50 million donation
Hypertension later in life could protect against dementia
ACC releases updated findings from four cardiovascular registries
Johns Hopkins researchers find personalized treatment effective for ‘gray zone’ blood pressure patients
Medtronic launches Evolut R 34 mm TAVR system in Europe
80% of older adults survive more than two years after ICD implantation
ACP, AAFP release guidelines on treating older adults with hypertension
Philly physicians use targeted radiation to treat blocked artery
Cardiovascular Research Foundation releases schedule for CTO Summit
Reducing cocaine use could reverse coronary artery disease caused by drug use
Hypertensive emergency remains rare in U.S. emergency departments
Schizophrenic patients could face increased risk for diabetes
Physio-Control warns of AED battery issue that may lead to adverse events
CMS approves Watchman study for patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
Homeland Security warns heart device users of possibly dangerous security breaches
ACC journal names noted interventional cardiologist as editor-in-chief
Youth obesity, type 2 diabetes diagnoses increase, according to insurance data