March 2019

Icosapent ethyl, dapagliflozin gain ground in diabetes care recommendations
PET/MRI may uncover atherosclerosis at early stage
Cardiology’s $454K average salary ranks 7th among specialties
Lifetime risk of hypertension exceeds 85% for African-Americans
AI uses x-rays to ID cardiac rhythm device manufacturer with 99.6% accuracy
Most statin-eligible patients not on the drug say it was never offered
Babies more likely to have congenital heart defects when fathers smoke
CMS proposes updates to national coverage determination for TAVR
Drones fly blood samples around NC hospital campus
Ebit (Esaote Group) and DiA Imaging Analysis have partnered offering Advanced AI-based Cardiac Ultrasound Analysis
Impella RP Post-Approval Study Data Presented at ACC 2019
SCAI publishes consensus document on PFO closure
Early AVR bests ‘watchful waiting’ in asymptomatic patients
Montana ranked best place to be a doctor in US
AHA, AAP recommend policies to limit kids’ sugary drink consumption
Ambulance transport policies for stroke patients differ by state
Antibiotic-eluting envelop reduces risk of CIED infections by 40%
Heart attack patient’s $227K balance highlights inconsistent billing practices
FDA approves implantable device for CRT-ineligible HF patients
Two-drug combos built around amlodipine control BP in African study
Renal denervation sustains BP reduction for 6 months in sham-controlled trial
The newest player in remote cardiovascular monitoring: A toilet seat?
CardioMEMS sensor cuts HF-related hospitalizations by 58%
Simplified AFib ablation saves time, money without sacrificing quality
Intravascular ultrasound may provide better long-term outcomes in complex PCI
HF patients avoid hospitalization with remote monitoring of implanted devices
Richard Kovacs takes over as ACC president
REDUCE-IT shows 30% drop in total MACE with icosapent ethyl
Apixaban, clopidogrel a safe combo for ACS patients with AFib
COAPT substudy: MitraClip gives lasting boost to quality of life
Primary prevention guideline downgrades aspirin, highlights social determinants
‘Really not close’: TAVR trumps SAVR in two trials of low-risk patients
FDA finds 50% higher risk of 5-year mortality with paclitaxel PAD products
Should cardiologists operate sooner for chronic aortic regurgitation?
ACC, ABIM release new maintenance of certification pathway for cardiologists
Diabetes, hypertension cause 64% of end-stage kidney disease cases
FDA broadens MitraClip indication to include secondary mitral regurgitation
FDA Approves Industry's Smallest, Slimmest 3T Tachycardia Devices from BIOTRONIK
Air pollution linked to 8.8M deaths each year—most due to CVD
ACC launches Transcatheter Valve Certification for hospitals
FDA speeds approval for generic valsartan amid shortage
Trump’s budget proposal cuts $486M from cardiovascular research
Napping tied to 5 mm Hg drop in systolic blood pressure
SPRINT analysis: Intensive BP lowering could be harmful for smokers
Edwards invests in 2 companies to boost transcatheter heart treatment portfolio
Switch to daylight saving time linked to spike in heart attacks
Radiologists often overlook cardiovascular warning signs during cancer imaging
Smartphone app detects diabetes with ‘reasonable discrimination’
Longitudinal C-reactive protein elevations linked to adverse outcomes after ACS
Heart attacks growing more common among people in their 20s and 30s
The War on Cardiogenic Shock Gains a New Sense of Urgency
Playing the Long Game: Connect & Collaborate to Tackle Social Determinants of Health
Twists & Turns Ahead on AI’s Road to Acceptance in Cardiology
Coronary Artery Calcium Scanning Is Not a Magic 8 Ball
Relationships Revealed: Companies Paid U.S. Cardiologists $520M in Sunshine Act’s First 3 Years
All Onboard: To Yield Maximum Value From New Technology, Adopt Structured Onboarding
DNA Sequencing for All? Pros, Cons & Questions From One Health System’s Foray Into Precision Medicine
A Step Closer to Precision Medicine? Gene Editing Process Leads to Personalized Advice for Heart Patient
Heart failure readmissions not targeted by HRRP also declined after policy announcement
Post-PCI changes in FFR predict outcomes, symptomatic improvement
Northwestern Medicine and Eko Partner to Improve Valvular Heart Disease Screening Using Machine Learning Algorithms
‘Patient No. 1’ from a Hep C heart transplant study shares his story
An Invitation: To Tackle Social Determinants of Health, Stray From Your Lane
Delayed discharge after TAVR growing less common, tied to worse outcomes
Bleeding monitoring system for endovascular procedures gains FDA approval
AHA: FDA must continue Gottlieb's fight against e-cig industry
AHA releases new statement on best practices for BP measurement
Critics concerned FDA is playing cheerleader during Apple’s health push
Stroke risk factors, prevalence worse in rural areas
Women receive slower, less effective STEMI care than men
Transradial approach limits PCI complications in oldest patients
75% of Roux-en-Y patients see remission of diabetes within a year
Poor post-PCI TIMI flow grades linked to excess mortality in women with STEMI
Prolonged non-face-to-face service: How cardiologists leave money on the table
Could going vegan help solve America’s insulin problem?
DAPT with rivaroxaban improves post-ACS outcomes
87 lots of losartan recalled as FDA investigation reveals more impurities in BP drugs
CT angiography trumps functional testing in diabetic patients with suspected CAD
Overlapping surgery is safe—except in high-risk and CABG patients