| Global longitudinal strain: A new gold standard for assessing heart failure? |
| Drug-related endocarditis leads to ethical dilemma for doctors |
| The 5 behaviors that could cut CVD-related mortality by 82% |
| AHA: Nutrition education for med students often overlooked |
| Delayed discharge after TAVR linked to higher mortality |
| International registry shows progress for chronic total occlusion PCI |
| Real-world MitraClip data show positive 1-year outcomes |
| Chill factor: Cardiac-related admissions, mortality increase in the winter months |
| Less is more? Double antithrombotic therapy sufficient for AFib patients after PCI |
| American Airlines sued after passenger dies after in-flight pulmonary embolism |
| 3D printing could help prevent paravalvular leak in TAVR patients |
| Real-World Study Shows INVOKANA® (canagliflozin) 300mg Demonstrates Better Blood Glucose Control Than Farxiga® (dapagliflozin) 10mg in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes |
| Prediabetes, hypertension combo increases risk of cardiovascular disease |
| CULPRIT-SHOCK confirmed: Another study supports culprit-only PCI |
| Researchers develop first tool to predict readmission rates after TAVR |
| Two-Year Feasibility Study Results Encouraging with Medtronic Harmony(TM) Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve |
| Japanese study: Advanced life support boosted when physicians are involved |
| Delaying SAVR at least 3 months after stroke dramatically cuts recurrent events |
| Patients with 'white-coat syndrome' 79% more likely to die of hypertension |
| TMVR linked to high early mortality, persistent improvement among survivors |
| Exercise interventions for PAD may require personal support |
| Researchers propose tweak to pulse oximetry testing for CHD |
| Obese patients 40% more likely to develop new-onset AFib |
| CMS proposal requires hospitals to post prices online |
| 6% of children have new or worsening hypertension under updated guidelines |
| Mindfulness may positively impact cardiovascular health |
| Imaging agents highlight bacterial infections, may curb ICD complications |
| How to mentor millennials in medicine |
| CytoSorbents Enrolls First Patient into Pivotal U.S. REFRESH 2-AKI Trial Using CytoSorb® During Complex Cardiac Surgery |
| Metabolically healthy obesity often a ‘transient state’ on slide to CVD |
| MRI can predict cognitive functioning after cardiac arrest |
| Menopause-related mitochondrial dysfunction ups CVD risk in older women |
| Nicorandil protects older patients from myocardial injury after PCI |
| Medtronic DCB approved to treat longer lesions |
| Keeping up with telehealth: Do docs receive enough training? |
| Nearly half of on-duty firefighter deaths are cardiac |
| Slow walking speed signals future hospitalizations for heart patients |
| Mitochondrial antioxidant may reverse vascular aging |
| Firmware upgrade fixes battery, cybersecurity issues with Abbott’s ICDs, CRT-Ds |
| 56% of readmissions after PCI attributed to noncardiac causes |
| Survey: Cardiologists’ pay increases, ranks No. 3 among specialties |
| Compliance with FDA’s sodium goals could save $41B, prevent 450K cases of CVD |
| It’s not too late: Exercise after heart attack cuts mortality risk |
| Hybrid revascularization comparable to CABG for treating multivessel CAD |
| Psychosocial risk factors may impact weight management in children |
| The eyes have it? Retinal images in children may show later risk of cardiovascular disease |
| Researchers: 'The more you smoke, the more you stroke' |
| Are fathers included in the obesity interventions of their children? |
| Interfacility transfers for stroke are increasing—maybe too much, researchers say |
| Restructuring care delivery can improve access, streamline workflow |
| Blood pressure meds linked to higher pancreatic cancer risk in postmenopausal women |
| Health system combats diabetes with ‘Farmacy’ that dispenses healthy food |
| The best part of waking up? Coffee may protect against AFib |
| ACP provides steps to achieve gender equity in physician pay, career advancement |
| CHD patients have 8 times the risk of hemorrhagic stroke at young age |
| Urine test reveals whether patients are actually taking their CV medication |
| JACC study: Some heart transplant centers likely to ‘game the waitlist’ |
| Women less likely to receive recommended doses of statin following MI |
| Viva la France: TAVR procedures soar, mortality rates dip between 2007-2015 in nationwide survey |
| Losing excess weight in childhood decreases diabetes risk |
| Extreme levels of HDL associated with increased risk of infectious disease |
| Researchers want bundled payments to ‘measure what matters to patients’ |
| CMS finalizes decision to cover MRIs for those with ICDs |
| Extreme cold increases mortality, morbidity for those with cardiovascular diseases |
| Physician burnout factors may differ by career stage |
| Exercise is an effective defense for those with genetic risk of CVD |
| Southern US remains 25 years behind most heart-healthy states in CVD impact |
| Texas nurse charged with murder, accused of causing embolisms in 7 patients |
| How to reduce spending with telehealth: Is it ‘too convenient’? |
| INVOKANA® (canagliflozin) Demonstrated Significant Renal Protective Benefits in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease |
| Insurance plans denied coverage for almost 80K claims for cholesterol-lowering drugs |
| More employers are engaging in weight loss programs to increase productivity |
| Elevated pre-pregnancy blood pressure may increase risk for miscarriage |
| Women, minorities less likely to receive cardiac rehab referrals |
| Severity of menopausal symptoms correlated to vascular complications, aging |
| Wildfire smoke may cause spike in CVD events |
| Biochemist: Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce CVD risk—but loosely regulated supplements muddy the picture |
| NHS England chooses 3D imaging software for innovation initiative |
| Researchers: Online ICD message board littered with inaccuracies |
| Coronary revascularization in Michigan more accessible, equally effective after Medicaid expansion |
| Cleveland Clinic receives $2.5M grant to research deep brain stimulation in stroke patients |
| Severe mitral stenosis tied to worse outcomes post-TAVR |
| Informal caregiving costs for CVD in US projected to skyrocket to $128B by 2035 |
| Cardiva Medical® Announces FDA Approval of VASCADE® Vascular Closure System for Use in Femoral Vein Closure |
| Novel cardiac MRI technique quicker, more comfortable for patients |
| Timing of follow-up visits after heart failure doesn’t improve medication adherence |
| Medtronic Announces Renal Denervation Pivotal Trial for the Treatment of Hypertension |
| People prefer teas, pills—not exercise—as treatments for blood pressure |
| CVD patients with depression have increased expenditures, negative self-perception of health |
| ZIP code a factor in prevalence of obesity |
| Low-income families experience heavy financial burdens for CVD treatment |
| Cardiologist argues for combination therapy for stroke, heart attack—but is anyone listening? |
| CDC: Noisy workplaces linked to blood pressure, increased cholesterol |
| Facebook wanted hospitals, ACC to share patient data |
| Amsterdam's healthy-weight program cuts number of overweight, obese children by 12% |
| Baby boomers have reduced their risk factors for CVD |
| High meat protein diets increase CVD risk by 60% |
| TAVR better, cheaper than SAVR for patients with COPD |
| Steep drops in wealth tied to 50% increase in death risk |
| Money-back guarantees fail to boost cost-effectiveness of PCSK9 inhibitors |
