February 2017

New 'no-touch' CABG procedure reduces chance of stroke by 78%
Healthy diet may reduce coronary heart disease risk factors—but adherence proves difficult
Electromagnetic interference may occur in patients with pacemakers
Most people do not receive tPA treatment following acute ischemic strokes
Aortic stenosis exercise test shown to only be 60 percent accurate
Two medical journals publish retractions on two papers related to atorvastatin, brain bleeding
Access to stroke care, treatment is limited for 90% of world's population
Country music superstar Martina McBride joins mayour Megan Barry + Women's Heart Alliance to stop heart disease and stroke among women in Nashville
Nearly 30% of adults hospitalized with intracerebral hemorrhage have a medical complication
Chicago hospital hosts fundraiser for cardiovascular research
Rates of major adverse cardiac events similar between drug-eluting stent groups
Medtronic receives CE Mark for CRT pacemakers
Abiomed announces 50,000 U.S. patients have been treated with Impella heart pumps
Columbia researchers find patients hospitalized for mental health conditions at higher risk for stroke
Physical activity may benefit stroke survivors, improve cognitive function
Heart valve disease survivor speaks to Congress to spread awareness
Patients with standard pacemakers, ICDs may safely undergo MRIs
Dementia linked to heart disease in middle-aged people
Free or low-cost heart screenings may not benefit teenagers
Amazon’s Alexa can now walk users through CPR
Depression, dementia are common among intracerebral hemorrhage survivors
Transradial interventions, same-day discharges following PCIs save hospitals $300 million per year
Cardiologist in New Mexico pleads guilty to fraud charge, sentenced to two years
Black women with heart disease risk face higher rates of loneliness than whites
Medinol hires Harvey Berger as executive chairman of its US operations
Q&A: Barrier-breaking vascular surgeon on the importance of diversity in the field
Women with nonobstructive coronary artery disease may have worse health outcomes than men
Baystate cardiologist works with patients to improve lifestyles, heart health
Children with congenital heart defects struggle with reading, math
New Orleans cardiologist files lawsuit against hospital, alleges civil rights violations
IBM Watson expands cognitive computing system to treat aortic stenosis
Medtronic’s shares increase after posting quarterly revenue growth
University of Michigan: Text reminders help hypertensive patients adhere to medication regimens
Heavy drinking may increase risk of cardiovascular disease
Arkansas hospital opens cardiology clinic, expands heart services
LVADs may not be cost effective in Medicare beneficiaries
Federal government will no longer pay for heart transplants for Medicare patients at South Carolina hospital
AHA, Bayer offer grant program for research on heart failure, other conditions
Risk of recurrent stroke in children may depend on type of stroke
Running test can predict children’s risk of cardiovascular diseases
New Research Further Validates Benefits of Personalized Diabetes Therapy Management Across the Continuum of Care
Researchers find breastfeeding can reduce women’s risk of metabolic syndrome
FDA approves Biotronik’s cobalt chromium coronary stent system
AHA’s international stroke conference features more than 1,500 presentations in 21 categories
FDA approves catheter to treat patients with an abnormal heart rhythm
Cardiologist provides tips for healthy grocery shopping
Tool may help identify patients with stable chest pain at minimal risk of clinical events
FDA Approval Granted for BIOTRONIK's Ultra-Thin PRO-Kinetic Energy Cobalt Chromium Coronary Stent System
Physical activity may decrease risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality
West Virginia hospital combines cancer, cardiac services to better serve patients
Biosensors announces first patient has enrolled in polymer-free drug-coated stent trial
Massachusetts medical center names Howard Waldman head of cardio
Medtronic launches value-based healthcare program in Europe, Middle East, Africa
Biotronik creates new online tool that identifies cardiac devices safe for MRI
Cardiovascular disease-related costs may double to $1.1 trillion by 2035
Healthcare utilization, expenditures are high after ICD shocks
Researchers find new treatment to reverse COPD, other lung diseases
Two-time stroke survivor searches for answers
Northwestern University announces $2.5 million expansion to its cardiovascular institute
Updated ACC registry data provides latest PCI trends
Mount Sinai researchers identify cells linked to ventricular chamber development
Snow days may increase hospital admissions, death due to MI
Mediterranean diet may improve HDL function
Virginia medical center opens cardiology clinic
Mayo Clinic, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announce rare congenital heart defect collaboration
Police charge Ohio man with arson, insurance fraud based on pacemaker data
Researchers find fruit fly genes can help treat congenital heart disease
Preterm delivery may increase risk of cardiovascular disease in women
Everist Health develops test that can predict heart disease risk
Heart surgeon first to perform sutureless heart surgery in Washington state
FDA clears Medtronic products for diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures, PCIs
HIV-infected patients may be more likely to have type 2 MIs
Renowned Oklahoma cardiac surgeon dies at 91
Louisiana Heart Hospital to close by the end of February
Exela Pharma Sciences recalls ibuprofen lysine injection vials
Study links Chinese air pollution to respiratory, cardiovascular deaths
Tampa hospital performs 100th transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement
Recreational athletes have increased heart rate, blood pressure following concussions
Out-of-pocket spending for adults with heart disease, hypertension depends on insurance plan
Cardiologist in Virginia faces misdemeanor for allegedly hitting female nursing director
Heart transplant recipient likes that her new heart beats silently
Health club members may have favorable cardiovascular health outcomes
MRI helps researchers find disparities in different forms of heart failure
Rivaroxaban trial stopped early due to positive results in coronary artery disease patients
Most employees at big companies face increased risk of heart disease, stroke
Novant Health Partners with Glytec to Advance Leadership Position in Patient-Centered Diabetes Care
'Fresh start' reminders may not increase medication adherence
FDA fast tracks Generx cardiovascular angiogenic gene therapy
Presence of coronary artery calcium increases coronary heart disease risk in young adults
Chicago-area doctors attest to innovation changing cardiology
Detroit man changes lifestyle after heart failure diagnose
CMS convenes panel, invites comments on health outcomes for heart failure treatment technologies
St. David’s Medical Center first to use new cardiac mapping system to treat heart arrhythmias
Women cardiologists 37% less likely to be full professors at U.S. med schools
Study highlights costs associated with heart failure, acute MI readmissions
Penn researchers discover proteins that could prevent heart failure after heart attack
Merit Medical Systems acquires interventional cardiology products for $48 million
Atrial fibrillation hospitalizations increase, but mortality rates, readmissions decline
AHA guidelines aim to help women with congenital heart disease have successful pregnancies
Intensive blood pressure treatment does not affect gait speed, limit mobility in older adults