June 2021

Southern-style diets linked to a higher risk of sudden cardiac death—Mediterranean diet has the opposite effect
Prasugrel outperforms ticagrelor among PCI patients
Abbott gains key DAPT approvals for Xience stents in US, Europe
Minnesota cardiologist first in world to complete structural heart procedure with 4D holograms
Diabetes drug tirzepatide associated with ‘significant improvements’ as Eli Lilly prepares for FDA filing
A closer look at the pandemic's impact on heart attack patients
A new technique for identifying HCM patients at risk of AFib
Heart failure, heart attack among most common reasons for hospitalization in US
New analysis explores the connection between HIV and sudden cardiac death
Remdesivir-related low heart rate reported in elderly COVID-19 patient
Statin therapy helps heart failure patients reduce their risk of cancer
FDA announces a new myocarditis warning for COVID-19 vaccines as specialists urge Americans to get vaccinated
FDA approves first oral blood thinner for pediatric patients
Think before you eat: How eating patterns in the US increase risk of cardiovascular disease, death
New metric identifies heart failure patients facing a higher risk of hospitalization or death
Empagliflozin approved in Europe for treatment of HFrEF
STEMI patients with aortic stenosis face an increased risk of death
Florida hospital celebrates 100th TAVR procedure
Medtronic gains expanded FDA approval for Arctic Front cryoablation catheters
Valve-in-valve TAVR outcomes ‘excellent’ after one year
Tai chi could help ease depression, anxiety among stroke survivors
Statin therapy not associated with dementia or cognitive decline
How predilation affects TAVR outcomes for low-risk patients
FDA announces recall of multiple lots of Smiths Medical insulin syringes
Man had heart attack after consuming 12 energy drinks per day—now he’s warning others
Disease progression seen in 18% of asymptomatic heart failure patients within 1 year
Time for a change? AFib patients may want to stop drinking alcohol
An encouraging update: Young adults with vaccine-related heart damage see all symptoms resolve
Healthcare groups praise Supreme Court’s decision to uphold ACA: ‘A victory for people with serious illnesses’
How different cancer types impact a person's AFib risk
American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society launch new efforts to boost AFib care in underserved areas
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages work
AI-powered ECGs detect subtle changes in the heart brought on by COVID-19
More than half of all heart disease patients struggle financially while seeking treatment
TEER with MitraClip XTR leads to consistent TR reduction, outperforming older devices
To delay or not to delay? When treating TAVR patients during the pandemic, heart teams faced big decisions
Heart failure patients see long-term benefits after cell therapy
A massive physician shortage is coming—and it could hit cardiology especially hard
The top 10 hospitals for pediatric cardiology
AFib patients are missing out on the care they need
New legislation that would improve patient access to cardiac, pulmonary rehab programs introduced in Senate
Combining AI with cardiac imaging helps predict heart attacks, cardiovascular deaths
Better Together? An Integrated Market for Calcium-modification Strategies
Atherectomy’s Small But Growing Presence
A healthy heart can lower the risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms, new research confirms
Thanks to newer heart valves, aortic angulation no longer affects TAVR outcomes
IVL Turns Standard Balloon Technology into a Powerful Calcium-disruption Tool
Cardiac monitoring with a sweatband? Wi-Fi-powered ‘smart clothes’ could be the future of wearable technology
Healthier diets can reduce the risk of clonal hematopoiesis, adverse cardiovascular outcomes
Abbott gains key approvals for new steerable delivery sheath
Surgery still more common than TMVR among AMI patients, but the gap is shrinking
Abbott prepared for influx of new patients in wake of Medtronic’s announcement, FDA’s recommendation
Presenting with additional chronic conditions can make a big impact on TAVR outcomes
Athletes fully recover from COVID-19 with no long-term heart damage
American College of Cardiology collaborates with GE Healthcare on new path forward for AI, digital health
How later COVID-19 surges impacted heart attack and stroke numbers
Medtronic stops sales and distribution of HVAD system due to multiple issues, including 14 patient deaths
LAAO during cardiac surgery helps AFib patients reduce stroke risk
Long-term cardiac monitoring detects unsuspected AFib among stroke patients
TAVR, SAVR both beneficial for patients with low-gradient aortic stenosis
Yes, Apple’s iPhone can interfere with implantable cardiac devices—here’s what you should know
LAAC patients with major bleeding face worse outcomes, longer lengths of stay
For elderly patients with complex CAD, PCI and CABG lead to comparable long-term outcomes
More than 200 lots of irbesartan, losartan and valsartan recalled in Canada