September 2020

How treating AFib with catheter ablation affects patients with heart failure
5 ways to help keep patients safe this fall as the pandemic continues
Chemotherapy could be damaging children’s heart cells, leading to problems later in life
Outcomes are grim when COVID-19 patients receive CPR for in-hospital cardiac arrest
Women receive less aggressive care, and are more likely to die, after heart attack-related cardiogenic shock
New study highlights the benefits of treating aortic stenosis, CAD with TAVR instead of surgery
Happy World Heart Day! Industry leaders use holiday to emphasize the importance of cardiovascular health
Bonus benefits: Type 2 diabetes medications can also combat heart and kidney disease
How to send more low-risk STEMI patients home early after PCI
Hydroxychloroquine ‘seems to be safe’ for COVID-19 patients, report researchers focused on arrhythmic safety
Cardiovascular disease is down among the wealthy—but what about everyone else?
Radiologists confirm link between COVID-19 and thromboembolism, urge colleagues to ‘raise concern’ when necessary
Could a blood test for stroke become a reality?
Florida cardiologist says he was fired for criticizing the hospital—they say it’s because of inappropriate comments
Up close and personal: Detailed cellular map of the heart offers ‘a goldmine of information’
Skip the aspirin? New study suggests prasugrel alone a safe option for CAD patients after PCI
FDA data link hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to severe cardiovascular side effects
A return to normalcy: Resuming sexual activity soon after a heart attack boosts survival
Surgeons revive donor heart after death, complete successful transplant
Novant Health Brings Cardiology into Agfa HealthCare's Enterprise Imaging
FDA launches new center of excellence to develop, fine-tune digital health solutions
TAVR outcomes after 1 year much worse for patients with valvular AFib
Researchers develop new algorithm for predicting CIED infections
American College of Cardiology comments on use of cardiac imaging to detect COVID-related heart damage
Repeat heart attacks are down in the United States, especially among women
‘A tremendous loss’: Beloved cardiologist James T. Willerson dies at 81
Bicuspid aortic valve repair leads to 'excellent' long-term outcomes
Stroke patients with COVID-19 experience more severe symptoms, a much higher mortality rate
Statin use prior to hospital admission benefits COVID-19 patients
Telmisartan fails to limit growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms
Smoking associated with fatal bleeding in the brain
Cardiologist apologizes for blaming attack on Black Lives Matter activists after video shows what really happened
Campaigning for Care: CV Societies Step in to Reassure Patients
When Fear Goes Viral - What to Say to a Frightened Patient
Transporting cardiac arrest patients to the hospital too early could be a fatal mistake
CV Teams Say They Ready to Defeat 'the Beast'
Protecting Your Front Line: Care for Caregivers
Is AI the Key to Getting a Handle on Data?
4 Innovations Cardiology Wants Now: It's (Almost) All About Data
Yes, Telehealth Will Increase, But Wearables Are Grabbing the Spotlight
Rebounding & Rebooting: Tips & Tactics for Cardiology Practices
Patient outcomes stay the same when heart transplants are from severely obese donors
Not so fast: Specialists warn against cardiac imaging for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients
The unlikely relationship between TAVR and chronic kidney disease
FDA fast-tracks empagliflozin for improving patient outcomes following a heart attack
Why a seafood-based Mediterranean diet, plus intermittent fasting, is ‘ideal’ for heart health
Fitbit gains FDA clearance, CE mark approval for AFib detection app
Blood thinners and COVID-19: Researchers from 100-plus sites join forces for new clinical trials
A ‘convergence of calamities’: How U.S. wildfires could affect COVID-19 patients, testing facilities
Cardiac imaging helps ID heart damage in athletes who have recovered from COVID-19
IVL for calcified lesions: Where the technology stands now and where it's headed
A big update: COVID-19 patients with hypotension may need to stop taking blood pressure medications
New discovery could make stem cells much more effective at repairing heart damage
Why COVID-19 is, in fact, a microvascular disease—and what that means for clinicians
Total spending on statins, other LDL-C-lowering therapies drops 46% despite uptick in utilization
Pediatric cardiologists detail experience treating early MIS-C patient
Expert panel recommends coronary CTA as first choice when evaluating for stable CAD
FDA grants breakthrough device designation to Medtronic TTVR system, approves early feasibility study
A warning: Overuse of coronary CTA can lead to unnecessary procedures, radiation exposure
New-look catheter system shows potential to boost cardiac care
Long-term heart damage from COVID-19 may ‘improve with time,’ new study suggests
Endocarditis after TAVR: Increasingly rare, but incredibly fatal
Penn State doctor clarifies surprising comments about myocarditis and COVID-19
Stress CMR imaging a safe, valuable option when treating HFrEF patients
New prescriptions for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine jumped 6,500% during pandemic, CDC reports
At-home blood pressure monitoring could improve outcomes, cut costs
Why some heart attack patients are at a greater risk of post-discharge heart failure
Cardiologist salaries, productivity continue to climb
New discovery might explain why blood clots are so common among COVID-19 patients
American College of Cardiology pushes back ACC.21 due to COVID-related uncertainty
Visit-to-visit blood pressure variability linked to cognitive decline, dementia
3D-printed heart valve models have the feel and look of the real thing
A winning strategy for blood transfusions among anemic heart attack patients
Confirmed: Key heart medications safe to use for COVID-19 patients