November 2020

A healthy blood pressure in middle age may limit brain damage later in life
Adding more plant-based foods makes Mediterranean diet even better for cardiovascular health
68% of insured adults have received surprise medical bills—and many can’t afford to pay them
Another pro athlete, football player Tommy Sweeney, diagnosed with COVID-related myocarditis
New technique for heart bypass surgery could limit patient discomfort, lower costs
Standing up for your health: Research links sedentary behavior with heart failure risk among older women
A missed opportunity? Many type 2 MI patients are never evaluated by a cardiologist
New technique could reduce heart attack-induced heart failure
Aortic stenosis patients with AFib may experience more complications after valve replacement
‘We have never seen anything like this’: Risk of death 74% higher when COVID-19 patients develop blood clots
FDA clears new AI algorithms for AliveCor's personal ECG solutions
CMS announces major Stark Law updates designed to help cardiologists, other providers work together
Revered cardiologist dies from COVID-19
American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology share updated guidance on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
93% of patients with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke
Ablation outperforms drug therapy as an initial treatment for atrial fibrillation
Empagliflozin improves outcomes for non-diabetic HFrEF patients
COVID-related social isolation associated with high blood pressure
Obese COVID-19 patients face a greater risk of in-hospital death, mechanical ventilation
Transcatheter repair for tricuspid regurgitation is safe and effective
Eating eggs can increase your risk of diabetes by up to 60%
Fauci discusses the ongoing pandemic, social distancing, when a COVID-19 vaccine may be available and much more
The top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the United States
Boston Scientific to retire Lotus Edge TAVR program after voluntary recall
TAVR stands tall as ‘the dominant form of aortic valve replacement,’ specialty groups declare
The value of imaging: Exams provide important answers when women have unexplained heart attacks
Statins and side effects: What physicians, and patients, can learn from an eye-opening new study
Fish oil and vitamin D supplements don’t prevent atrial fibrillation
Aggressive anticoagulation strategies may be harmful for COVID-19 patients
FFR measurements provide substantial value, help determine when patients need PCI
Cardiologist apologizes for anti-Semitic comments
Wait times for TAVR, SAVR patients are getting longer and longer
Cardiologists not practicing what they preach
Delaware cardiology practice to pay $500K to resolve fraud allegations
COVID-19 patients with abnormal heart rhythms face a greater risk of death
Long-term anticoagulation a safe treatment option for elderly AFib patients
‘Parts of the country are being left behind’: Tracking food insecurity and cardiovascular death in the United States
Pre-pregnancy hypertension on the rise throughout the US
Patients settle with Indiana cardiology providers for $66.5M over malpractice claims
Patient groups urge U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Affordable Care Act
Pfizer’s big news: Trump, Biden, stock market all react after COVID-19 vaccine performs well
Newest hydroxychloroquine data ‘do not support’ use as COVID-19 treatment
Hammering Out a Noncompete You Can Live With: Cardiologists Weigh In
Noncompete Negotiations: Push Back Now to Protect Yourself Later
Covenants & Consequences: Is Your Noncompete Set to Blow Up Your Career Plans?
Marijuana use linked to worse outcomes for PCI, heart attack patients
Among TAVR patients with AFib, DOACs lead to better survival rates than vitamin K antagonists
SCCT shares new imaging guideline for cardiology, radiology trainees
Risk of death, disability after stroke much higher for COVID-19 patients
Just 6.9% of COVID-related clinical trials are focused on cardiovascular therapies
FDA announces another recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination
Cardiac resynchronization therapy benefits patients with severe LV dysfunction
New-look implantable device can identify, treat heart disease
Training for cardiothoracic surgeons may be falling short in one key area
Obese men with type 2 diabetes face an increased risk of AFib
New meta-analysis compares early TAVR outcomes for Sapien 3, Evolut valves—and spots some key differences
Corruption or coincidence? Physicians use cardiac devices made by manufacturers who pay them the most
Inflammatory foods—think red meat and sugary drinks—increase the risk of heart disease, stroke
Cardiologists detail why blood clots are so common among COVID-19 patients
Boston Scientific gains FDA approval for Ranger drug-coated balloon
How ticagrelor or clopidogrel use can impact PCI outcomes
Cardiologist’s body recovered after tragic swimming accident