April 2019

2.4% hydrogen could ease risk of brain damage, seizures in CHD patients
Maine Googles CVD more than any other state in the US
Study pinpoints ideal BP threshold for diabetics
CV programs struggling to keep up with growing demand for cardio-oncologists
Stress disorders—including PTSD—linked to poor CV outcomes
FDA expands Praluent label to stress CV risk reduction
Abbott’s troponin-I test helps predict CV events in patients without heart disease
Where the public stands 2 months from CMS’ decision on TAVR coverage
FDA clears AI-powered platform for remote patient monitoring
MicroRNAs could protect the heart after MI
USC cardiology fellowship loses national accreditation
More losartan recalled; attorney projects at least 2K lawsuits will follow
RSNA debuts its 1st cardiology-focused journal
Long-term antibiotic use linked to greater risk of MI, stroke in women
Rivaroxaban plus standard therapy reduces thromboembolic events in HF, CAD patients
Guerbet receives CE mark for 2 microcatheters
Virtue sirolimus-eluting balloon granted breakthrough designation for coronary ISR
25% of PCI patients rehospitalized within 6 months
Medical wearables market projected to surpass $29B by 2026
FDA schedules June meeting to discuss safety of paclitaxel devices
FDA clears LOTUS Edge valve system for TAVR
5 highlights from the CDC’s latest report on heart disease
BP variability linked to atheroma progression
Columbia cardiology accepts $32.5M gift
People stop taking their CV drugs when pharmacies close
NY cardiologist charged in national opioid prescription scandal
New pediatric BP guidelines ‘justifiable,’ analysis finds
Torrent Pharma recalls an additional 104 lots of losartan
Eating late and skipping breakfast raises risk of death, repeat events in STEMI patients
Genetic variants key in regulating appetite—for better or worse
Framingham Heart Study lands $38M grant for 6 more years of research
Novel antiplatelet could circumvent bleeding risk for stroke patients
Metformin reduces left ventricular mass in nondiabetic patients with CAD
Cardiologists use 3D goggles to perform mitral valve procedure
PCI use, survival trending up for elderly STEMI patients with cardiogenic shock
Researchers: Urban, rural hospitals should have different standards for acute stroke care
Genetic variant linked to chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy
Hydrogel capsules cleared by FDA to help with weight loss
Medtronic VenaSeal(TM) Closure System Demonstrates Durable and Consistent Outcomes at Five Years in Patients with Chronic Venous Disease
Proposed bill sparks debate over physician self-referrals
Added sugar labeling on foods, drinks could save US $31B in healthcare costs
ICUs overused for STEMI patients
Program chair previews HRS.19 highlights
Scientists 3D-print world’s first heart with cells, blood vessels
DOE transfers land to company targeting domestic Mo-99 production
Researchers propose new imaging biomarker for TIA, minor stroke
Quitting smoking is easier when couples try together
Coverage gap for anti-rejection drugs puts transplant patients at risk
Domestic tasks take harsher toll on proceduralist moms’ career satisfaction
How one hospital improved survival for cardiogenic shock patients
Transaxillary TAVR emerges as top alternative to femoral access
Sanofi unveils insulin discount program amid pricing scrutiny
Cardiology ranks 4th among specialties with $430K average salary
Ticagrelor reversal agent receives FDA breakthrough therapy designation
Researchers use deep learning, ECGs to detect hyperkalemia
Younger-onset diabetes linked to most extreme CVD risks
BIOTRONIK Launches PK Papyrus Covered Coronary Stent in the US
Thrombectomy offers survival benefit for acute stroke
The risks, benefits of polypharmacy after MI for frail nursing home residents
Comic illustrations enhance informed consent before coronary angiography
Cardio-oncology rehab programs proposed for CVD risk reduction
Cardiovascular research scientists in Cincinnati and Houston awarded $1 million for revolutionary studies of heart disease and stroke
Socioeconomic factors may impact the chances of getting an LVAD
Medtronic, Blue Cross ink outcomes-based agreement for glucose monitor
Dietary factors linked to 11M worldwide deaths in 2017
‘Mild’ heart attacks, strokes sap $15K in productivity even when patients resume work
New Data Show Encouraging Economic Outcomes for Medtronic HeartWare(TM) HVAD(TM) System
Real-world Watchman results hold up at 2 years
Medicaid expansion through ACA tied to fewer heart disease deaths
Genetic variants may guard against heart disease
Medtronic HeartWare(TM) HVAD(TM) System Demonstrates Reduction in Total Strokes, Disabling Strokes and Stroke-Related Mortality with Blood Pressure Management
Registry analysis finds link between TAVR volume, mortality
FDA approves therapy to reduce infarct size in LAD STEMI after PCI
Colorado 2nd state to require surgical smoke evacuation systems
Express Scripts, Cigna announce $25 cap on patients’ monthly insulin costs
What role should physicians play in healthcare’s move toward price transparency?
swyMed Partners with Life Image to Expand Access to Integrated Telestroke Solution to Help Patients at Rural and Community Hospitals Gain Access to Stroke Specialists
White light exposure may hinder recovery for heart patients
Meta-analysis highlights BP-lowering effect of renal denervation
Cardiologists file 2 lawsuits against DMC, Tenet alleging retaliation
Apixaban linked to best outcomes in older patients with AFib, heart failure
Should interventional cardiologists be involved in acute stroke care?
AI-based vocal analysis could detect CAD, other conditions
Heart failure hospitalizations jump during flu season
Hands-only CPR doubles survival, boosts bystander intervention rates
‘Excellent’ heart transplant outcomes observed from donors with circulatory death
BD Announces Launch of UltraScore™ 014 Focused Force PTA Balloon
Nighttime trips to toilet may warn of high blood pressure