November 2019

Depression severity can strongly predict CVD risk
Cardiologist argues physicians could diagnose MIs from Apple Watches
1 in 8 heart patients noncompliant to meds because of high costs
Many cardiologists support deprescription as a means to reduce polypharmacy
1 in 10 cancer patients die from CVD
Physicians undergo less preventive testing than the public
Study reveals major gaps in CV care between homeless, non-homeless adults
AHA, Duke partner to conduct pragmatic clinical trials in cardiology
More than half of ASCVD patients at ‘very high risk’ for future events
Is volume an accurate measure of success when it comes to mitral valve surgery?
CVD deaths highest in counties hit hardest by the economic recession
Even minor spikes in troponin indicate risk of early death
Intermittent fasting improves survival in heart patients
Could virtual reality be the future of CPR training?
11 ways faulty BP devices can make it to pharmacy shelves
Anticoagulants ‘not useful at all’ in TAVR patients who don’t require them
The top US hospitals for cardiovascular care in 2020
Survey suggests healthcare workers need a refresher on BP measurement
Physicians weigh the efficacy, risk of the Impella pump
High school student proposes idea for automated CPR device
Transcatheter HF device receives breakthrough designation from FDA
AHA, Edwards collaborate on new structural heart initiative
Almost ⅓ of hypertensive patients nonadherent to BP meds
Bionic pacemaker could reverse-remodel hearts affected by HF
New approach emerges for treating HF patients with and without diabetes
Apple removes all vaping-related apps from its online store
FDA clears Ultromics’ AI-based CV image analysis system
Gout drug colchicine makes waves as potential CV therapy
ISCHEMIA: Invasive therapy no better than meds for reducing CV events
‘CTA-for-All’ fast-tracks intervention, improves LVO detection in stroke patients
Telehealth follow-ups aid communication between patients, physicians
FDA advisors support expanded indication for icosapent ethyl
NIH allocates minimal funding to cardiac arrest research
Young marijuana users face increased risk of stroke
AI tool predicts HF mortality with 88% accuracy
ACC, AHA push for legislation that would expand access to cardiac rehab programs
Taller people at greater risk for AFib
Insomnia linked to higher odds of CVD, stroke
13.5M in the US can’t name a single heart attack symptom
Do hospitals have too much control over who receives heart transplants?
Benefits of anticoagulation decrease with age in AFib patients
Portland cardiologist accused of implanting 100-plus unnecessary pacemakers
FDA warns of biotin interference in diagnostic troponin tests
Risk of bleeding, hemorrhagic stroke notably higher in women than men after PCI
West Virginia achieves 1st-ever heart transplant
E-cigs could be more harmful to CV health than traditional cigarettes
Failing to provide bystander CPR legally riskier than performing the act
Rising BP, cholesterol rates could cost millennials another $4.5K per year
AFib patients most likely to discontinue dabigatran during first 6 months of treatment
1st major study of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy offers clues about the elusive disease
Long-term survival poor in patients with moderate, severe AS
Mechanical CPR gaining popularity despite lack of evidence
How moving CV care to the home could ease a period of economic transition in healthcare
HF mortality on the rise due to rapidly aging population
Multiarterial CABG deemed superior to single-arterial approach
Many HF patients prescribed meds that could worsen their condition
Study connects chronic stress, high BP in black populations
Behavioral therapy plus liraglutide optimizes QOL in obese patients
SAPIEN 3 valve cleared for use in low-risk patients in Europe
Diabetes calculator weighs risk of bariatric surgery against standard care
3 ways ‘Medicare for All’ could benefit CV research
CMS rule expands coverage of PCI at ambulatory centers
Storytelling Is Advocacy
Are we there yet?: The reality of remote monitoring
Performance Report: Critical Characteristics of High-performing Cardiology Programs—Start at the Top
Making a Statement: ACC Takes a Stand on Workplace Equity
Exercise not always beneficial for CV health, study finds
Employers Clamp Down on Rising Healthcare Benefit Costs
Defibrillation testing losing ground as a safety check for ICDs
Look Before You Leap & Other Advice for Cardiologists Considering Telemedicine
How AI Will Impact the Healthcare Workforce
Spread Too Thin? Strategies for Deploying Cardiology Teams Across Sites of Service
Destination Question: Should All STEMI Patients Recover in the ICU?
The Art of Storytelling: Innovation, Advocacy & the War on ‘Fake News’ in Medicine
Zantac recalls just ‘the tip of the iceberg’ for CV drug impurities
Cardiology’s Challenge for the 2020s: Turning the Trend on Rising Mortality
'Tons of information but not nearly enough wisdom': The state of cardiology in 2019
Minority patients face deep-rooted inequities in heart failure care
Sacubitril/valsartan improves short-term health outcomes in those with HFrEF