February 2018

Long-term survival benefit seen in on-pump vs off-pump CABG
Anxiety disorder associated with quicker reaction to heart attack
Getting flu shot halves death risk for heart failure patients
Lawmakers target ‘gag orders’ against pharmacists sharing cheaper drug options
Surgery near end of life common, debilitating for older patients
First Longeveron Mesenchymal Stem Cell Treatment Administered to an Infant with Rare Heart Condition as Part of Groundbreaking Clinical Trial
The transformation of healthcare purchasing
Keeping pace with constant change
Bringing the power of peer support to TAVR patients
ACC.18 to feature how-to intensive on shared decision making
Taking control of call coverage: Improving cardiologists’ quality of life
Efficiency blueprint? How the Cleveland Clinic streamlined cath lab operations
Scott Gottlieb’s FDA: Cardiologists welcome commissioner’s bold start
All together now? Exploring the pros & cons of CHD survivorship clinics
After ORBITA: Looking at Angina Through a New Lens
Proceeding with caution: Will transcatheter mitral valve interventions be cardiology’s next big win?
Diabetes in the UK has doubled in the past 20 years
Abnormal glucose levels common in ‘nondiabetic’ PCI patients, tied to worse outcomes
Turn it off: Binge watching TV can cause venous thromboembolism—even if you're fit
iPhone app aims to reduce MI readmissions
Patients with varicose veins at greater risk for thrombosis, other vascular diseases
Stroke survivors, caregivers feel unsupported by healthcare system
Class I recall issued for 21 Medtronic CRT-Ds, ICDs
Troponin release during sepsis linked to early—but not late—death risk
Lacto-ovo-vegetarian as effective as Mediterranean diet in reducing CVD risk
Obesity rates rising for youngest US children
Washington Post details history, improvement of CABG procedures
AHA: High-frequency, low-dose CPR training best for skill retention
Medtronic’s 2 mm DES gains FDA approval, becomes smallest on market
Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for New Arm Indication for Guardian(TM) Sensor 3
New Data Show Lilly's Trulicity® (dulaglutide) in Combination with an SGLT-2 Inhibitor Improves Blood Sugar Control in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Shared decision-making to be key focus at ACC.18
Overnighters beware! Third-shift work raises risk of type 2 diabetes
Patients with MS have more heart problems
Startup combines food, tech for diabetes prevention
Hydrogel efficient in reducing unfavorable outcomes in patients with intracranial aneurysms
ACC honors transplant recipient as part of CardioSmart program
Eating yogurt may decrease the risk of CVD
CABG tops PCI for those with diabetes, heart disease and left ventricular dysfunction
Data set of brain MRI from stroke patients released to public
What to expect at ACC 2018
Corindus’ CorPath GRX cleared for both PCI, peripheral vascular intervention
Combination of AI, eye images could predict cardiovascular disease
Likelihood of cardiac devices being hacked is low—but stakeholders should remain vigilant
Art, health experts take aim at diabetes in high-risk youths
Why is it more difficult to ID heart attacks in women?
Medtronic Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
Hearing loss affects 21% of infants after heart surgery
European experts release guidelines about high-altitude exposure for cardiovascular patients
Babies who suffer stroke can move language center to other side of brain
AHA head applauds new stance from McDonald's on kids' food
Cardiva Medical Brings Total Financing Round to $41 Million; Announces Sponsorship of AMBULATE Trial
BPCI Advanced, prior authorization among timely topics on ACC Summit agenda
FDA: Trevo clot remover OK up to 24 hours after stroke
Cardiovascular conditions among most expensive per inpatient stay
FDA clears AI platform that quickly alerts specialists to strokes
Low blood pressure linked to worse outcomes in HFpEF patients
Scientists ID cholesterol-fighting gene
New Pediatric At-Home Study of MiniMed(TM) 670G System Demonstrates Positive Results in Children Ages 7 to 13
Short kids more likely to experience stroke in adulthood
Edwards’ Centera TAVR valve gains CE mark
DreaMed Diabetes Receives CE Mark for Platform for the Management of Type 1 Diabetes
Post-operative AFib common in CABG, linked to future stroke, death
Olympic gold medalist Shaun White lives with congenital heart defect
HeartFlow Completes Series E Financing, Securing $240 Million
Telemedicine program saves time, money in managing type 1 diabetes
FDA expands Impella heart pumps’ indication for high-risk PCI
How the Cleveland Clinic streamlined operations in the cath lab
Abiomed Announces Peripartum and Postpartum Cardiomyopathy Approval and Women's Initiative for Heart Recovery
FDA expands approval for Impella heart pumps
Michelle Obama’s portrait artist overcame heart transplant
Researchers develop stroke risk score for patients with MI, heart failure—but not AFib
Congenital heart disease survivors more likely to develop early dementia
Those with gestational diabetes have increased Type 2 variety, cardiovascular disease risk
Meta-analysis: Combination of DOACs, antiplatelets only favorable for STEMI
FDA’s Gottlieb 'willing to tackle tough problems'
Hospital, nonprofit partner to provide cardiac exams for teen athletes
Terumo announces £33m investment in Scottish medical device factory
Bivalirudin outperforms heparin for ESRD patients undergoing PCI
FDA paves way for domestic creation of No. 1 imaging radioisotope
Hospital CEOs increasingly worried about staff shortages
Blood test after heart attack unveils another prognostic biomarker
Diabetics account for 24% of ED visits among middle-aged, older adults
Researcher: Family dynamics explain why poor Americans eat less healthily
Texas Children's ranked No. 1 hospital for pediatric cardiology, heart surgery
Q&A: What do providers need to know about BPCI Advanced?
Maryland nonprofit to test handheld cardiac ultrasound device
American College of Cardiology Expands Patient Navigator Program
A hole in the heart may increase the risk of stroke after non-cardiac surgery
Acesion Pharma Receives Approval for Phase I Study in Atrial Fibrillation
New Doctors Report Illness Tracker Ranks Nation’s Top Flu Hot Spots
Exodus of healthcare providers from Syria necessitates tele-cardiology
Multiple chronic diseases linked to higher out-of-pocket medication costs
Smartphone app hits Europe for Abbott’s continuous glucose monitor
Intermountain CEO to pharma companies: ‘Stop what you’re doing and you’ll never hear from us’
Drug prices projected to jump 7.35% for hospitals
MRI shows crash diets temporarily hamper heart function
Many OHCA patients don’t benefit from immediate coronary treatment
ICDs linked to more hospitalizations for patients with heart failure, CKD
In-clinic readings miss 56% of hypertension cases in severely preeclamptic women