July 2020

Updated cardiac imaging recommendations for treating COVID-19 patients
Cardiologist recalls role in getting LA police to stop using chokeholds, connects experience with current events
CV societies ‘very concerned’ about proposed coverage changes for MR therapy
Evolocumab use benefits people living with HIV, dyslipidemia patients
Alien DNA, retractions, whistleblowers and more: The wild saga of hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19 continues
Even with EHRs, tracking performance scores related to cardiovascular health remains a challenge
How social distancing, outdoor temperatures impact the spread of COVID-19
Consolidation in cardiology: 3 key findings on practice size in the US
The top 10 U.S. hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery
78% of COVID-19 patients show signs of heart damage after recovery
What new research out of Korea tells us about NSAID use and heart attacks
MLB player’s myocarditis puts spotlight on potential cardiovascular complications of COVID-19
Caption Health gains FDA clearance for AI-powered ejection fraction software
Risk of major cardiovascular events not affected by enrolling in a high-deductible health plan
Cardiologists have worked tirelessly to treat COVID-19—but their job has only just begun
Cardiology one of healthcare’s top specialties when it comes to net worth, paying off debt
Eating chocolate linked to healthier blood vessels, lower risk of CAD
What cardiologists know, and don’t know, about genetic testing for heart disease
COVID-19’s impact on heart transplants in the US: 4 key statistics
Engineers unveil new self-powered heart monitor made with polyvinyl alcohol
Adding alirocumab to high-intensity statin therapy benefits older ACS patients
Meet ELVIS, the holographic display that improves cardiologist accuracy
Unnecessary care: Levothyroxine ineffective for heart attack patients with subclinical hypothyroidism
World’s smallest endoscope could make a big difference in fight against heart disease
American College of Cardiology ‘disappointed’ by Trump’s decision to exit WHO
Signs of COVID-19 still in blood sample 40 days after symptom resolution
Worth the wait: After years of trying, researchers 3D print a working heart pump with human cells
AI, imaging help clinicians predict cardiac death in heart failure patients
Treating heart failure during a pandemic: 3 key recommendations
From heart pumps to hospitals: FDA approves Abiomed’s plan to stream data, empower AI models
New antiplatelet drug could be a breakthrough for heart attack patients
THALES trial results: Can ticagrelor and aspirin reduce stroke rates for at-risk patients?
Late gadolinium enhancement predicts major cardiac events among patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
‘Masks work’: Rigid policy minimizes COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers
New risk score predicts number of cardiovascular-related deaths throughout US
Echocardiograms improve treatment for 1 in 3 COVID-19 patients
Cardiac CT exams can screen patients for osteoporosis
Eat your vegetables, help your heart: How plant-based diets can boost cardiovascular health
Edwards Lifesciences, Abbott agree to end patent dispute
'A missed opportunity': Statin use low among patients with peripheral artery disease
SNMMI 2020: Imaging highlights connection between heart and kidneys in heart attack response
Medtronic’s new ICM gains FDA clearance, CE mark approval
Breast cancer 60% more fatal for heart attack survivors
COVID-related strokes carry a greater risk of disability, death
Novo Nordisk acquires Corvidia Therapeutics for $2.1B with eye on cardiovascular disease
Tim Attebery, former American College of Cardiology and MedAxiom CEO, named Vxtra Health board chair
Outcomes ‘worse than expected’ when TAVR fails and surgery is required
Slow heart rates reported in COVID-19 patients treated with lopinavir, ritonavir
WEBINAR: Rebuilding Interventional Cardiology Programs during the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 leads to sharp rise in stress cardiomyopathy
Meet the gut bacteria that reduces heart disease risk
Statin use helps elderly patients live longer, healthier lives
Cardiologist saves fellow hiker’s life—and then saves it again
Post-discharge bleeding among ACS patients: Does PCI have a fatal effect?
Adverse PCI outcomes most common among Black patients
Exploring the connection between obesity & severe COVID-19 infections
Endologix announces bankruptcy, company-wide reorganization due to pandemic-related challenges
Abbott’s line of next-generation heart rhythm devices gains FDA approval
What decades-old dietary recommendations for high cholesterol get wrong
Common blood pressure medications may reduce colorectal cancer risk
COVID-19 patients with STEMI present specialists with new challenges
Cardiologist bounces back after pandemic with help from informatics platform
Comparing COVID-19's stroke rate with those of other respiratory infections
Heart valve specialists raise $20M
Scientists develop new protein that could limit damage during, and after, a stroke
CMS proposes coverage updates, and a name change, for TMVR
Faster cath lab activation times make a big impact on patient care
COVID-19 could cost US hospitals $323B in 2020 alone
Study shows COVID-19 can infect heart cells—and do serious damage in the process