January 2021

AI model IDs high-risk cardiovascular patients based on imaging data
FDA announces yet another new recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination
Healthcare groups warn against ‘triple threat’ of air pollution, cardiovascular disease and COVID-19
New mandate requires hospitals in England to use HeartFlow’s AI-powered software
8 key takeaways from a new report on physician burnout and happiness during the pandemic
Confirmed: AFib patients with COVID-19 face a greater risk of death
Cardiologist dies after being stabbed by a former patient
Heart disease remains the world’s No. 1 cause of death—and COVID-19 will likely keep it there
American College of Cardiology’s HeartPAC temporarily pausing individual political contributions
Vitamin D supplements offer limited cardiovascular benefits, and calcium supplements may even do harm
American Heart Association explores close ties between mental, cardiovascular health
Cardiologist’s AI software tracks the health of COVID-19 patients, updating every 2 seconds
COVID-19 patients should keep taking blood pressure medications during treatment, new research on mortality confirms
PASCAL valve repair system still performing well for TR patients after 30 days
Male breast cancer patients face a heightened risk of cardiovascular issues
AFib ablation is effective for HCM patients, leading to long-term rhythm control
Higher hospitalization rates for chest pain do not lead to better outcomes
Merck’s vericiguat gains FDA approval for treating high-risk chronic heart failure patients
Diabetes, insulin resistance strongly associated with premature coronary heart disease among women
Nighttime cardiac arrest, a ‘perplexing and devastating phenomenon,’ more common among women
CMS expands Medicare coverage for TMVR, now known as TEER, to include patients with functional MR
24% of heart failure patients hospitalized with COVID-19 die
TAVR in the time of COVID-19: Providers quickly adapted, delivering ‘excellent’ outcomes
What new research tells us about stroke mortality among men and women
No reason to quit: TAVR patients can continue anticoagulation therapy throughout procedure
When hospitalized COVID-19 patients head home, the cardiovascular challenges continue
Empagliflozin provides additional benefits to patients with type 2 diabetes and CAD
Why STEMI patients undergoing PCI should be tested for subclinical hypothyroidism
How to predict heart failure among patients with diabetes, prediabetes
American Heart Association on the COVID-19 vaccine: ‘We urge everyone to get vaccinated’
Beta-blockers make little difference for heart attack patients without heart failure or LVSD
Cardiologist discusses COVID-19, myocarditis among professional athletes and more
CKD patients on dialysis face worse TAVR outcomes, including a higher risk of in-hospital mortality
Health system boosts cardiac rehab rates, improves patient care, with new referral process
A real update on artificial sweeteners: Saccharin does not lead to diabetes in healthy adults
PANDEMIC PRESSURES & PRIORITIES Survey Suggests Do’s & Don’ts for Cardiology
ENJOY THE GLIDE More Retirement Glide-paths Means Wins for Everyone
ENERGIZER EFFECT: How Term Limits & Step-down Policies Refresh a Practice
Succession Planning: Prepare Your Practice to Survive the Retirement Tsunami
Alcohol consumption, even just a daily glass of wine, leads to a heightened risk of AFib
When perception is reality: Readmission rates higher among CVD patients who think they’ll be back
Cardiologist urges patients not to follow keto diet, calling it ‘a mistake’
Motion sensors confirm that staying active lowers your risk of CVD—and the more you move, the lower the risk
When treating low-risk stable chest pain, what’s the most cost-effective imaging option?
American College of Cardiology shares new treatment guidelines for HFrEF, emphasizing team-based approach
Cardiovascular deaths increased during the pandemic’s opening months
To help ease COVID concerns, American College of Cardiology will offer continuous screening for conference attendees
Smoking marijuana and tobacco linked to elevated levels of toxic chemicals
Heart damage less common among athletes who recover from COVID-19 than previously believed, cardiologists find
Colchicine use proven beneficial for patients with coronary artery disease, according to new meta-analysis
New technique for battling blood clots uses nanodroplets, ultrasound imaging
Same-day discharge after PCI? American College of Cardiology shares a new guidance
FDA announces new recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination
Why heart failure patients should receive a COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as possible
In-hospital stroke rates higher after TAVR than MitraClip procedures
Ultromics receives FDA Clearance for a first-of-kind solution in Echocardiography to help clinicians diagnose disease
Cardiologists awarded $10.6M after employer’s ‘intentional retaliation’
Non‐vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants vs. warfarin for AFib patients: What the latest research tells us
Beloved Ohio cardiologist dies at 91
Returning to Play: The Evolution of Cardiac Guidelines for Athletes with COVID-19
ED visits for suspected heart issues dropped due to the COVID-19 pandemic—and it led to more cardiac deaths
How telehealth can boost care for heart attack patients
How COVID-19 may affect patients with adult congenital heart disease
Edwards evaluating the safety, effectiveness of new mitral valve repair solution
Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease should keep taking RAS inhibitors