July 2017

WVU names new chief of cardiology at WVU Heart and Vascular Institute
MRI capable of aorta ‘action shots’ in exercising patients
Death risk doubles for heart patients with depression
Cooling cardiac arrest patients for 48 hours could be beneficial
Medtronic Completes Sale of a Portion of Its Patient Monitoring & Recovery Division to Cardinal Health
FDA agrees to review Amgen’s PCSK9 inhibitor
Stroke is increasing in younger populations—but why?
Big promises? Questionable stem cell therapies marketed to heart failure patients
MACRA is coming—are cardiologists ready?
Kansas City medical center opens cardiac clinic
Printing 3D hearts
Blood vessel regeneration could help reverse MI tissue damage
Prison populations more vulnerable to heart conditions
AHA recognizes Penn Medicine cardiology researchers
Boston Children’s, Cleveland Clinic team up to provide pediatric heart care
Pennsylvania hospital hires new cardiologist
Risk-reward: Knowing when to use coronary CT angiography
LSU research paves way for treatment to prevent brain damage after cardiac arrest
ACC: No healthcare bill better than Senate options
Princess Grace Hospital Publishes Data Demonstrating More Rapid Transmural Lesion Formation Utilizing Stereotaxis Robotic Technology
Illinois hospital’s cardiology loss continues to hurt bottom line
3 U.S. airports now offer CPR training kiosks
FDA recalls Penumbra stent retrieving system
AAP advises pediatricians to examine cardiometabolic risk factors when treating child obesity
Even minor weight gain could cause heart failure
First issue of Structural Heart: The Journal of the Heart Team is now available
Virtual reality allows surgeons into the hearts of conjoined twins
Colorado hospital adds news cardiologist to staff
TAVR costs continue to rise while SAVR prices decline
Dog beats the odds—and congenital heart defect—thanks to Illinois vets
A healthy heart could lead to a healthier brain later in life
Pay day? Cardiologists report 0.5% raise in 2017
Two Biotronik ICD systems receive FDA approval
Could exercise take a toll on the heart?
Heart attack patients don’t adhere to smoking cessation prescriptions
CDC: 30M in US have diabetes; new diagnoses fewer than 2008 high
AliveCor, Mayo work to develop technology to detect congenital heart condition
iRhythm Technologies Names UC Berkeley Faculty Member Bruce G. Bodaken and Duke University Chancellor Emeritus Ralph Snyderman, M.D. to its Board of Directors
Sept. 11 survivors, first responders face higher rates of heart disease
NC hospital opens cardiology practice
Cardiologists may be able to see, stop stroke-causing clots with 3D imaging
Philips to acquire German imaging software company TomTec
Artificial sweeteners linked to heart disease, other conditions
Scientists ID mathematical method to measure catheter ablation effectiveness
Complex med regimens lead to nonadherence in heart failure patients
Two NY providers slated to merge cardiology programs
Ra Medical Systems Granted Broad Patent for DABRA Catheter for Cardiovascular Disease Treatment
Research presented at APSC reveals early-onset heart failure in Asia
New Hampshire cardiology clinic hires new doc
Scientists develop silicone heart using 3D printing
NIH awards $1.6 million grant to cardiovascular training program in Milwaukee
Athlete with heart murmur battles to be 'Ninja Warrior'
Cleveland hospital names new director of cardio center
Radiologists develop algorithm, contingency plan for MRI in pacemakers patients
NIH allocates little funding to cardiac arrest compared to other conditions
Hope of a New Future for Patients with Heart Failure Using New Implantable Hemodynamic Monitoring Technologies, Is Highlighted in New Issue of the JACC
Vascular imaging technology helps quantify artery plaque buildup
Preventive behavioral counseling could trim costs, waste over time
Northwestern develops app to predict cardiac risk in liver transplant recipients
Ra Medical Systems Names Maurice Buchbinder, M.D., and Martin Colombatto to Board of Directors
Boston Scientific’s AFib commercial reflects larger plan to dominate market
BioSig Technologies Enters into Strategic Development Work with Health Research International
iRhythm, Stanford Machine Learning create comprehensive cardiac arrhythmia detection algorithm
Heart stents could soon get an added boost: Viagra
'Aged fat'—combo of age, obesity—may damage blood vessels, hasten heart failure
Study suggests first cardiac events more fatal for black patients
ACC advocates for equal cardiovascular care for women, minorities
DIY heart repair? Biologists turn stem cells in bioengineered arteries
Dutch designers use optical fiber for MRI-compatible cardiac catheter
Philips-sponsored study suggests positive airway pressure therapy could reduce COPD patient hospitalization
Medtronic’s TAVR platform approved for expanded use by FDA
High-risk pregnancies could lead to heart disease
Alabama cardiology practice names new president
Food for thought
Want to predict mortality in elderly TAVR, SAVR patients? Use this four-item scale
Lancaster General Hospital Expands Cardiac Imaging Capabilities with Toshiba Medical’s Premium Aquilion ONE Technology
Medtronic Japan releases resolute Onyx drug-eluting stent
Scottish study strengthens link between high BMI, cardiometabolic disease risk
Time of year, day of week could influence incidence of MI
Is now the time for tort reform? Cardiologists offer potential solutions
FDA, health orgs encourage better ways to test heart drugs in children
GE Healthcare and HeartFlow Announce Global Cardiovascular Collaboration
Edwards' Inspiris Resilia Valve Receives FDA Approval
Crowded EDs linked to survival of black heart attack patients
3D-printed models could predict leakage location, severity in TAVR
Study: Physicians miss early signs of heart disease more often than they should
Early placement of Abiomed's Impella 2.5 increases survival rate in cardiogenic shock patients
U.S. FDA Grants Priority Review of XARELTO (rivaroxaban) sNDA for a 10 mg Dose to Reduce the Risk of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism
Bayer Now Enrolling Patients into a Global Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Study
Shingles virus boosts risk for heart attack by 59% in Seoul study
Help Wanted: Strategies for Cardiologists Working with, or in, the C-suite
A Practical Guide to Palliative Care for Heart Failure Patients
Researchers pinpoint why some don't respond to beta-blockers
Expanding the Imaging Toolbox to Enhance Women’s Care
Support & Advocacy for an Uncertain Future: How Associations Protect Professionals & Quality Care
When You Fall into the Data Chasm: How to Defuse Frustrations & Move On
Scorecard Strategy: Drill Down to Metrics that Matter
Making the Call for Closure: Heart–Brain Teams Strive to Improve Patient Selection for PFO Closure
Adjunctive Diagnostics in the Cath Lab: Will Value-based Economics Tip the Scale?
Bundles in a Bind? Cardiac Care Models Expected to Prevail