September 2017

Cardiologists, moms agree: Breakfast the most important meal of the day
Research finds longitudinal durability of TAVR is 'excellent'
AHA makes 1st-ever statement on meditation: It could be helpful, but no substitute for traditional care
DDD-CLS pacing cuts recurrent episodes of vasovagal syncope
Cardiac patients supported by ECMO as infants report good health, but lower quality of life years later
Better utilization of APPs could aid aging cardiology workforce, boost compensation
Gastric bypass surgery successful for long-term weight loss, remission of type 2 diabetes in the severely obese
Only 1 in 3 referred for PCSK9 inhibitors can afford them
Study shows race doesn't affect PCI outcomes—but does influence treatment decisions
U.S. diabetics can avoid finger pricks with newly approved device
LSU professor discovers novel class of lipid-mediating molecules that could prevent stroke
Medtronic HeartWare(TM) HVAD(TM) System Approved for Destination Therapy
Early ‘full-term’ babies have poorer fitness into young adulthood
Women receive less surgical revascularization because of late diagnoses, not gender bias
10 takeaways from the past decade in women's cardiovascular care
Contraindication for blood thinners common in AFib patients, associated with high stroke risk
Genetic testing can help determine safest dose of warfarin
Elderly patients at increased risk for heart failure in cold weather
Cardiovascular disease spiked in year after New Zealand earthquakes
Lowest volume LVAD centers associated with worse survival
Is 70% good enough?
Community health efforts improve quality of life for low-income hypertensive patients
Investing in physician well-being pays off, reduces burnout by 20%
Public access to AEDs is growing, so why aren't they being used?
Exercise can’t prevent cognitive decline in patients with coronary heart disease
Study: Exact pill dispensing reduces waste, boosts adherence
HER2-targeted breast cancer treatments come with cardiovascular risks
Boston Scientific Announces U.S. FDA Approval for MRI Labeling on High-Voltage Devices and U.S. Launch of Resonate™ Devices with the HeartLogic™ Heart Failure Diagnostic
Umbilical cord stem cells could treat heart failure
Researchers debut practice of monitoring mitochondria to predict, prevent cardiac arrest
Scientists shift function of neutrophils to heal brain after hemorrhages
Stopping aspirin therapy associated with 37% increased risk of cardiovascular events
Bat can vary heart rate by 800 BPM
Transradial catheterization could permanently damage blood vessels
Damage done to bodies after years of smoking could be reversed, ACS states
Lawsuit: St. Jude waited years before recalling faulty defibrillators
FDA approves pump to treat right heart failure
Scientists discover way to convert 'bad' body fat into calorie-burning fat
Women significantly more likely to die during AVR surgeries
Is fasting before a lipid panel necessary?
Study explores predictors of clinical restenosis in newer, bioresorbable scaffolds
Cognitive decline associated with type 2 diabetes could be managed with early intervention
Produce carts seeing increased health benefits for low-income customers
Medtronic announces longer-term clinical study of TAVR system
Cardiac adrenaline boost from e-cigarettes tied to nicotine
20-year study examines predictors of heart disease, PAD
An alternative to pacemakers? Ablation method treats sinus bradycardia
Discussing the underlying causes of overtreatment
Boston Scientific Announces Positive Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Data for the HeartLogic™ Heart Failure Diagnostic
Review suggests whole grains might not be as heart-healthy as we think
Abbott's PA sensor system is clinically proven to work—but how safe is it?
Survey: 31% of U.S. children are overweight or obese
8 things to know about income, demographic trends for U.S. cardiologists
Weekly exenatide injections have no impact on cardiovascular outcome in diabetics
Adherence to medications post-MI is below 50%; beta-blockers offer little incremental benefit
Americans are self-monitoring blood pressure more often—if they're married
Scientists dissect the reasons behind sudden cardiac death in triathlons
AHA, ACC launch 'capstone' accreditation program for cardiovascular care
Researchers confirm link between retinal vein occlusion, heart attack
Patients with schizophrenia face shorter lives, greater cardiovascular risk
Heart disease, tobacco leading causes of global deaths in 2016
Could the Apple Watch change the way we look at heart health?
Cerebral embolic protection device cuts risk of TAVR procedures
MyoKardia Presents Additional Positive Data from Phase 2 PIONEER-HCM Study of Mavacamten (Formerly MYK-461) at the Heart Failure Society of America’s 21st Annual Scientific Meeting
Young adults with high blood pressure could benefit from sex-specific medication
Rutgers scientists studying enzyme that could 'hold the key' to obesity, diabetes
High blood pressure associated with organ damage in teens
Quality improvement program boosts blood pressure control
Lifesaving stroke drug more expensive for rural hospitals
Disadvantaged groups more likely to be recommended for statin use, less likely to afford it
National accreditation program aims to benefit adults with congenital heart disease
Pregnant women with preeclampsia as likely to develop heart disease as lifelong smokers
New heart failure treatment increases ejection fraction by 38% in 1st clinical patient
Cardiovascular risk in urban food deserts linked to income, not food access
Salt intake tied to increased risk of diabetes, research says
11% of older diabetes patients dangerously overtreated
Catheter-guided shocks can treat horses with AFib
Body weight trumps other factors in maintaining low blood pressure
Higher BMI means higher risk of endothelial dysfunction
Retired judge starts gift voucher program for kidneys
G3 Pharmaceuticals to Pursue a Novel Class of Cardiovascular Pharmaceuticals
New FOURIER Analysis Shows Repatha® (Evolocumab) Reduces Cardiovascular Events In Patients With Diabetes
CMS's proposed physician fee schedule stokes concern in interventional cardiologists
NASA explores how heart, brain and muscles operate in space
Study confirms safety of once-weekly exenatide in broad range of patients with diabetes
Zywie Selected for Startup Showcase at 10th Annual Venture Atlanta
Mobile health device usage leads to fewer deaths, hospitalizations
Researchers ID best techniques for cardiac risk stratification in kidney transplant candidates
Men with heavier wives more prone to develop diabetes, research states
CABG, PCI show similar long-term outcomes
'Sitting is the new smoking': Sedentary behavior linked to increased all-cause mortality
Research finds Kardia Mobile an effective at-home EKG
NEJM research: PFO closure reduces risk of recurrent stroke
Sudden cardiac death a significant contributor to mortality in women, regardless of CAD status
Fall prevention vs. mobility: Hospitals search for proper balance
New $225M initiative aims to reduce global burden of CVD
Scientists link obstructive sleep apnea, cardiometabolic dysfunction
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy increase future risk of heart disease
Data Further Reinforce IN.PACT Admiral DCB as Frontline Option to Address Treatment Challenges in PAD
Type 2 diabetes medicine cuts risk of CV death independent of background blood sugar control