October 2020

Risk of death nearly doubles when hospitalized COVID-19 patients have a history of heart failure
Myocarditis may be less common among COVID-19 patients than previously believed
Average salaries are up 4% for cardiologists, more than most other specialties
Diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids benefit STEMI patients
American Heart Association, Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology launch online-only journal
‘This is a disaster’: El Paso cardiologist says patients are dying ‘because COVID has impaired the ability to deliver care’
Cardiologists uncover a new way to reverse heart damage—no transplant or lifelong LVAD use required
Expert cardiologists answer 5 tough questions about COVID-19 and the hearts of athletes
Medtronic’s new stent system for deep venous obstruction gains FDA approval
Keto diet can prevent, and potentially reverse, heart failure
What new imaging data tells us about COVID-19 and heart damage
4 key ways to fight back and reduce the risk of stroke
Embolic protection devices fail to limit death or stroke among TAVR patients
U.S. heart failure data includes encouraging signs, reasons for concern
Catheter ablation improves LVEF, boosts survival for heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation
Daily aspirin improves outcomes for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Clinicians more likely to use telehealth when using shared inpatient-outpatient EHR
Patients with non-MR compatible cardiac devices, including pacemakers and ICDs, can safely undergo MRI exams
Advocates applaud legislation that would improve coverage for peripheral artery disease screening
Excellence in cardiology: The top U.S. hospitals in cardiac care, cardiac surgery and coronary intervention
American College of Cardiology shares new guidance on TAVR-related conduction disturbances
New ablation technique for atrial fibrillation proven safe and effective in first-in-human study
A warning for healthcare providers: COVID-19 deaths in the US expected to quickly escalate
Prominent Ohio cardiologist dies from COVID-19
Vericiguat ineffective for patients with worsening HFpEF
A paradox at work: Obese patients experience best ACS outcomes
Bigger babies may face a higher risk of atrial fibrillation as adults
Bracco Diagnostics gains FDA approval for updated CardioGen-82 infusion system
Beta-blocker use benefits patients with HFrEF and chronic kidney disease
These type 2 diabetes medications reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation
Cardiologist shares her go-to food for maintaining a healthy heart
COVID-19 patients with a history of heart failure face considerably worse outcomes
MitraClip an effective bridge strategy for advanced heart failure patients waiting for a heart transplant
PCI linked to higher all-cause mortality than CABG in new meta-analysis
COVID-19 patients with elevated troponin levels face a greater risk of death
9 helpful tips for maintaining a healthy blood pressure
Intravascular lithotripsy ‘safely and effectively’ facilitates stent delivery for CAD patients
Hydroxychloroquine linked to reducing ICU admissions among hospitalized COVID-19 patients by 53%
‘Vaccinations can save lives’: Health groups encourage patients to get flu shots during the pandemic
Bivalirudin bests heparin for treating heart attack patients undergoing PCI
Supplements containing cesium chloride linked to heart toxicity, cardiac arrest, arrhythmias and death, FDA warns
Medtronic announces 2 new TAVR studies, including a head-to-head comparison of Evolut Pro and Sapien 3
How to prepare for a COVID-related medical malpractice crisis
How much is too much? Older heart failure patients often go home on 10 or more prescriptions
Valve durability after 5 years: Sapien 3 TAVR outcomes comparable to SAVR
TAVR safe for low-risk patients with bicuspid aortic valve disease
The pandemic’s toll: Total deaths, death from heart disease both up in the US
2 new recalls announced for extended-release metformin due to contamination
Brain MR imaging linked to better outcomes for patients with acute ischemic stroke
Hydroxychloroquine ‘not an effective treatment’ for COVID-19, leads to longer hospital stays
Medical scribes can reduce burnout among cardiologists—and they practically pay for themselves
Why metoprolol should be the beta-blocker of choice for heart attack patients
Cardiologist calls out Trump for downplaying COVID-19, spreading ‘misinformation’
ACE inhibitor use prior to hospitalization boosts survival for COVID-19 patients
‘These data do not give us hope’: COVID-19 cases rebound immediately when states lift social distancing policies
A breakthrough on the horizon: Humans could begin receiving transplanted pig hearts by 2021
Electronic blood vessels show early potential to improve treatments, empower clinicians
SGLT2 inhibitors associated with consistent cardiovascular benefits
Lessons from the past: Comparing Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis to Eisenhower’s heart attack
‘He is the superspreader’: Trump likely had COVID-19 before Rose Garden event and debate, cardiologist warns
Cardiologist-led AI startup launches, secures $15M in funding
New 4D imaging technique seen as a 'massive leap forward’ in fetal cardiac MRI
How flu vaccines may help limit COVID-19 among CVD patients
How COVID-related delays are impacting TAVR patients
2 new strategies for identifying COVID-19 patients at a higher risk of severe illness or death