September 2021

Remote PA pressure monitoring pays off when treating HF patients
Cardiologists performing fewer in-office imaging exams
Philadelphia heart docs sign five-year deal to boost patient care
Alerting pharmacies about cancelled medications can prevent errors
How ITA harvesting techniques during CABG affect long-term outcomes
Major bleeding linked to adverse outcomes among patients with AFib and CAD
Picard Medical acquires mechanical heart replacement specialists
AFib patients with COPD face worse outcomes
Patients see value in getting to know their doctors
Just 3.6% of TAVR procedures in the US performed by women
Heart failure patients with cirrhosis more likely to be readmitted within 30 days
FDA approves next-generation solution for PFO closure
Medtronic’s radial artery access portfolio gains CE mark approval
New imaging technique maps scar tissue after a heart attack
Measuring COVID-19's impact on diagnostic tests for diabetes
TAVR and SAVR deliver similar 5-year outcomes for CKD patients
'A major public health challenge': Uncontrolled hypertension hits older women, younger men the hardest
Adults with COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes face a heightened risk of hospitalization
Guided antiplatelet therapy a 'safe and attractive' treatment option for many UIA patients
FDA now investigating potential differences in LAAO outcomes among men and women
Eli Lilly recalls single lot of emergency kit for severe hypoglycemia
‘Empowering’: Patients prefer to monitor their blood pressure from home
Next-day discharge after TAVR is safe and effective, new meta-analysis confirms
Osteoporosis medication significantly lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
Well-known cardiologist helps city employees fight back against vaccine mandate
Cardiac ICUs with shock teams deliver superior patient care
The pandemic's impact on statin prescriptions
TAVR provides comparable value for low-risk patients with bicuspid and tricuspid AS
What MRI scans tell us about patients with embolic strokes of unknown origin
FDA approves ready-to-use norepinephrine injections for severe hypotension
Best of the best? Meet the world’s top 250 hospitals for cardiology
High cholesterol at a young age increases your risk of CHD later in life
Surgical explantation after TAVR failure: What cardiologists, and patients, should know
A closer look at COVID-19's initial impact on cardiovascular care
FDA announces recall of 25,000 catheters after 167 complaints, 8 injuries
FDA approves 2 new tissue valves for structural heart disease patients
1 in 10 young adults with left-sided breast cancer develop heart disease
PCI improves health of late-presenting STEMI patients
Intermittent fasting may lower risk of heart disease, diabetes
TEER benefits all HF patients with SMR, but men see more long-term benefits
Receiving a diabetes diagnosis at a young age more likely among Mexican American, Black patients
Cardiologist turns years of experience into a book, covering everything from heart attacks to COVID-19
Practice interruptions skyrocketed in April 2020 due to COVID-19
Valve-in-valve TAVR a safe alternative for patients with failed bioprosthetic valves
Boston Scientific acquires thrombectomy specialists for $269M
Medtronic recalls embolization devices after 2 deaths, 10 serious injuries
Under the influence? Drinking alcohol may raise your risk of systemic hypertension
PCI before TAVR? New study provides answers, but questions remain
Heart rhythm specialists awarded $3M to develop new AFib therapy
Cancer shortens lifespan of organ transplant patients, especially those receiving a new lung or heart
New TAVR system for high-risk patients gains FDA approval
Modern device thrombectomy improves 90-day outcomes after anterior circulation stroke
CCTA helps ID atherosclerosis in adults with no known heart disease
Additional lots of losartan recalled due to potential cancer risk
Structural heart disease specialist takes helm of ACC patient engagement initiative
HHS announces $25.5 billion in COVID-19 funding for providers
Florida cardiologist pays $6.75M to resolve fraud allegations
How exposure to violent crime impacts a person's health
Extended hydroxyurea therapy boosts outcomes in young sickle cell anemia patients
Updated FDA policy could improve treatment for up to 1.8 million HF patients
Biotronik introduces new reinforced introducer sheaths to U.S., overseas markets
AI model classifies patients by aortic stenosis severity, could improve AVR timing
Patient outcomes take a hit when physicians do clinical work on a part-time basis
Cardiologists oppose 2 key CMS proposals, warn of ‘unintended consequences’
Medtronic, Mpirik join forces to address disparities in care for patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Healthy sleep patterns lower risk of AFib, bradyarrhythmia
iRhythm names new CEO, company’s fourth in less than a year
Dual-layered stents are safe to use for carotid artery stenting, new 12-month study confirms
Risk score predicts new‐onset HF among AFib patients in the ED
Dapagliflozin significantly improves HFpEF symptoms
'No-touch' vein harvesting technique boosts CABG outcomes
How delayed peridevice leak after LAAC affects patient outcomes
AFib patients face comparable dementia risk with DOACs and warfarin
Higher total cholesterol and ApoB levels may increase a person's COVID-19 risk
Cardiologists urge CMS to reconsider MPFS changes that could ‘jeopardize the delivery of care’
Web-based resource helps consumers make key decisions about statin use
FDA, FTC warn 10 companies for making ‘fraudulent claims’ about unapproved diabetes supplements
Women in cardiology receive less money from CMS, submit fewer charges
Aortic valve replacement on the rise among patients with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias
FDA approves new solution for preserving hearts before transplantation
Efpeglenatide lowers risk of CVD in patients with type 2 diabetes
Valve-in-valve TMVR an effective option for patients with mitral prosthesis dysfunction
People living with HIV face a heightened risk of sudden cardiac death
Revealed: Why severe COVID-19 infections are more common in people with diabetes
Heart attacks more common among young adults who use marijuana—but a key question remains
'A substantial improvement’: New research shows signs of progress in PCI care
Survival rates similar when treating secondary MR with TEER or surgery
The close link between pediatric stroke and epilepsy
Young adults with metabolic syndrome face a heightened risk of colorectal cancer
Is MCS necessary during high-risk PCI procedures?
Older patients benefit from aggressive blood pressure management
Monitoring high-risk patients for AFib fails to reduce stroke risk
Why 'leaky' heart valves in pregnant women should not be ignored
COVID-19 hit cardiology hard in 2020, but salaries stayed competitive
3 conditions associated with a higher stroke risk among TAVR patients
Moderate coffee consumption lowers risk of heart disease, stroke, death
Amulet vs. Watchman: LAA occluder devices compared in new head-to-head trial
First patients enrolled in clinical trial aimed at limiting unnecessary ICAs
Abbott acquires vascular device company, will now offer its peripheral thrombectomy solutions
Ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, especially among people with unhealthy diets