August 2021

CSI’s orbital atherectomy system debuts in Canada
Metoprolol shows promise as an effective (and cheap) treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients
Stroke severity, mortality higher among COVID-19 patients
Edoxaban comparable to VKAs for treating AFib after TAVR
Why AFib patients should exercise regularly
The pandemic’s toll: 55 long-term side effects of COVID-19
Flu vaccine after heart attack reduces risk of death
More than 10% of cardiac arrest patients contacted EMS the day before
Paravalvular leak after TAVR continues to be a problem—but advances in technology are helping
Making progress: Heart tissue developed in a laboratory shows promise
Drones deliver defibrillators much quicker than ambulances
‘World’s smallest heart pump’ receives FDA’s breakthrough device designation
Right heart catheterization boosts outcomes for cardiogenic shock patients
Portable MRI technology improves stroke management
More data ‘urgently needed’ on link between coronary revascularization and cognitive decline
Magnets in some cell phones, smart watches can affect implanted medical devices, new research confirms
Consuming large amounts of meat may increase your risk of CVD, heart disease
Risk of heart damage higher after COVID-19 than vaccination
Mediterranean diet appears to boost vascular health, sexual performance of men with ED
USPSTF updates recommendations for diabetes screening, advising patients to be evaluated at a younger age
FDA-approved antiplatelet medication may be an effective heart failure treatment
Cardiologist gets new trial nearly 5 years after being found guilty of healthcare fraud
Burnout and exhaustion in healthcare go well beyond physicians
Vaping damages blood vessels at a rate similar to cigarettes
Number of TAVR sites has nearly tripled in recent years—but quality issues remain
New self-expanding TAVR system gains FDA approval
Hypertension cases skyrocket around the globe
LVAD therapy benefits older heart failure patients—but remains underutilized
COVID-19 anxiety still very much alive, causing patients to stay home
New AI model predicts heart failure hospitalizations
A new look at vitamin D supplements and heart attack risk
Stroke more common among Black COVID-19 patients
Keto diet linked to potential nutritional, cardiovascular issues—do risks outweigh benefits?
Nonexpert clinicians trained to screen patients for rheumatic heart disease
Most AFib patients underestimate their bleeding risk
Researchers review 'concerning' trend in medical journals, highlight its place in cardiology
Empagliflozin gains FDA approval as treatment for adult HFrEF patients
3 key takeaways from a new study on healthcare spending by race and ethnicity
LAAO outcomes significantly worse among women
How recent marijuana use impacts PCI outcomes
FibroGen ‘deeply disappointed’ after FDA rejects new treatment for CKD-related anemia
Catheter ablation boosts AFib outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms
Managed care programs help heart attack survivors stay alive and healthy
Widespread pain puts patients at a 29% higher risk of stroke
Cardiovascular imaging specialists raise $33M to ramp up use of AI platforms
Lifetime of night shift work associated with higher AFib risk
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots safe and beneficial for heart transplant patients
Abbott’s LAA closure solution for AFib patients gains FDA approval
Cardiologist gets jail time for possessing ‘deviant, distressing and disturbing’ child abuse materials
History of CABG associated with a higher risk of death from COVID-19
16% of heart failure patients delay or skip treatment—many for financial reasons
Repeat TAVR leads to better short-term outcomes than TAVR explantation
Radial access bests femoral access for PCI on CKD patients
Rivaroxaban limits adverse limb and cardiovascular events in surgically treated PAD patients
CAC scores help predict TAVR mortality
Lignans, found in many plant-based foods, lower the risk of coronary heart disease
Cardiac care specialists reach a new milestone: 250K patients under contract
Small amounts of exercise can help stroke survivors reduce risk of death by 54%
Stroke care during the pandemic's first wave included younger patients, lower survival rates
Doctor urges recovered COVID-19 patients to undergo cardiac screening every six months
Interventional cardiologists earn healthcare’s highest starting salary—other heart docs not far behind
New imaging technique could help detect heart attacks, strokes in advance
Tobacco juggernaut acquires therapeutics company behind inhalable heart attack treatment
Mediterranean diet benefits coronary heart disease patients
Risk of ischemic stroke much smaller with TAVR than SAVR when patient has a history of stroke
Avoiding hospitals due to COVID-19 put heart attack, stroke patients on Medicare at risk
TMVR outcomes suffer when patients have heart failure and diabetes—but benefits remain
Next-day discharge after TMVR is on the rise
'A powerful modality': Handheld ultrasound devices provide important value, meta-analysis confirms
Cardiologist sued by former employer for using its name when discussing COVID-19 with media
On-site stroke therapy tied to better clinical outcomes
ACC: Tips for Diagnosing Severe AS
How to get more women involved in heart disease studies
Expert panel explores the importance of shared decision-making when treating heart valve disease
FDA announces recall of 48,000 Boston Scientific pacemakers, CRT-Ps
‘Making good, better’: Next-gen TAVR techniques and protocols optimize patient care, boost efficiency
Cardiologist sentenced to 6.5 years in prison after recruiting patients for unnecessary ‘fountain of youth’ treatments
Microcalcifications on mammograms tied to elevated risk of cardiometabolic disease, death
Tricuspid valve repair outperforms replacement, new meta-analysis confirms
FDA grants breakthrough device designation to new chronic venous insufficiency device
AI model evaluates ECG data as well as cardiologists
American College of Chest Physicians updates recommendations for VTE management
Statin use prior to hospitalization linked to lower COVID-19 mortality
3 risk factors associated with endocarditis after TPVR
HeartFlow announces new chief operating officer
Plant-centered diet tied to lower risk of CVD in young adults, older women
Doctors know best: Taking medications as recommended boosts survival for stoke patients
Missed opportunities: Early heart failure diagnoses often overlooked in outpatient setting
Chronic liver disease associated with worse PCI outcomes
‘The fight is not over’: Cardiologists urge health systems to require employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Risk of death higher among Black heart attack patients in underserved communities
Early rhythm control therapy beneficial for AFib patients with suspected heart failure
American College of Cardiology announces first editor of new journal