June 2020

Healthy older patients see benefits from statin use
How infection affects the health of acute ischemic stroke patients
STEMI care in the wake of COVID-19: 3 research teams share their findings
Canadian cardiologist who was a childhood war hero dies at 89
Preterm births associated with increased risk of ischemic heart disease for the mother
New polymer heart valve could be a breakthrough for valve replacement surgery
Revascularization vs. therapy alone for stable ischemic heart disease: What data from 15K patients tell us
AHA condemns Trump administration’s latest attack on ACA
Statin use leads to lower death rates among COVID-19 patients
What cardiologists should know about MIPS participation and COVID-19
When demand outpaces supply: 4 key facts about the looming physician shortage
How telemedicine could change the lives of stroke survivors
USPSTF reaffirms recommendation for hypertension screening among adults
Imaging provider gains FDA clearance, CE mark approval for AI-powered right ventricle assessments
Injuries common during TEE-guided structural heart interventions—providers urged to weigh options
Outcomes continue to be favorable for low-risk TAVR patients receiving self-expanding valve
Sapien 3 TAVR outcomes comparable to surgery after 5 years
‘Uniform, actionable information’: ACC, SVS to launch new vascular disease registry
A fresh look at what does (age, diabetes) and does not (hypertension) predict death from COVID-19
Catheter-based heart failure treatment gains breakthrough device designation
TAVR-related bleeding complications plummet with protamine administration
Cardiologists shed new light on COVID-19 and cardiac arrhythmias
Protein boosts heart attack recovery, could be a game-changer for patients
FDA approves new fast-acting insulin for type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Diversity remains a big problem in cardiology—here’s how educators can help
Infective endocarditis after TAVR: 4 key findings from a new study of 7,000 patients
Specialists share experience prescribing a historically expensive cardiovascular medication
The top 10 hospitals for pediatric cardiology care
Lung ultrasound before PCI improves in-hospital management of STEMI patients
Treating type 2 diabetes with ertugliflozin does not increase risk of major cardiovascular events
Azithromycin associated with greater risk of cardiovascular death, but not sudden cardiac death
Dexamethasone improves outcomes for critically ill COVID-19 patients
Even mild myocardial injuries are a bad sign for COVID-19 patients
Update: FDA names 5 companies recalling extended-release metformin
Cardiologist makes history, performs first cardioneural ablation in US
Spectacular science: 3D model offers breathtaking look at what happens during a heart attack
Patient dies at home after doctors miss evidence of heart defect, including 2 chest x-rays
Gene-editing specialists raise $63M to combat coronary heart disease
Cardiology’s revenue down 57% in March, 73% in April
New payment model could save rural hospitals from a post-COVID collapse
Honoring the nearly 600 US healthcare workers who have died from COVID-19
Patient access to TAVR centers: 3 key takeaways from a new study
AI algorithm predicts glucose levels one hour into the future
When experience is critical: High-volume operators associated with better left main PCI outcomes
Racial, gender disparities among heart transplant recipients with COVID-19
‘An important validation’: CMS issues new codes for IVL procedures
How telehealth affected cardiovascular care during the pandemic’s peak
Hypertension associated with greater risk of dying from COVID-19—but RAAS inhibitors can help
Hospital allegedly lied about COVID-19 patient’s death
American College of Cardiology launches new series of COVID-19-related virtual meetings
How a single question improves the effectiveness of CAC scanning
How one specialty hospital has kept COVID-19 at bay
Abiomed gains FDA approval to launch first-in-human trial for ‘world’s smallest heart pump’
Indoor air filters associated with a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure
Welldoc receives additional FDA approval for digital diabetes solution
FFR-guided PCI earns high marks as a treatment option for patients with stable angina pectoris
Healthcare groups encourage black women to monitor, manage their blood pressure
Cardiologist sets sights on improving TAVR outcomes
Conscious sedation associated with better TAVR outcomes than general anesthesia
International Society of Hypertension updates global treatment guidelines
Modifying saturated fat intake helps decrease risk of cardiovascular events by 21%
What new research tells us about catheter ablation and atrial fibrillation
Society of Thoracic Surgeons condemns racism and violence as protests intensify
Cardiologists urge heart disease patients to seek emergency care when necessary
FDA approves use of ticagrelor for high-risk CAD patients
Hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine prescriptions skyrocketed in early stages of COVID-19 pandemic
For high-risk AF patients, NOACs outperform warfarin
In wake of George Floyd’s death, cardiovascular groups denounce ‘incidents of racism and violence’
FDA approves emergency use of Abiomed’s Impella RP heart pump for certain COVID-19 patients
How health literacy can impact heart failure patients