October 2021

American Society of Nuclear Cardiology says AHA/ACC chest pain guidelines miss the mark
Boston-based pharmaceutical company raises $300M to develop cardiovascular treatments
Stimulants increase the short-term risk of heart attack, stroke, arrhythmia in older patients
Learning from the best: The world’s top 20 universities for cardiology
‘A watershed moment’: HeartFlow praises new chest pain guidelines
ACC, AHA release long-awaited chest pain guidelines
No signs of heart damage after COVID-19 vaccination among younger children
Statin use may increase the risk of severe illness among COVID-19 patients
IVUS-guided PCI boosts outcomes for AMI patients
Feeling like a fraud: Cardiologist shares her struggle with imposter syndrome
Diabetes with cardiomyopathy associated with heightened heart failure risk
CAC scores not always reliable for ruling out obstructive CAD
Patients often 'orphaned' after aortic dissection, increasing their risk of complications
Medical malpractice case against cardiologist and his practice results in $6.46M payment for patient’s family
ACP, AHA name top editors of new internal medicine journal
TCT 2021 now offering free virtual attendance
Researchers, take note: Nonfatal MI not a surrogate for all-cause or cardiovascular mortality
American Heart Association supports latest COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, including 'mixing and matching' of booster shots
Cardiologists use TTE to screen CAD patients for abdominal aortic aneurysms
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements linked to a higher AFib risk, new meta-analysis confirms
Many nonvalvular AFib patients skip DOAC therapy altogether
Mitral valve prolapse during pregnancy linked to higher risk of cardiac complications
How pre-TAVR PCI impacts patient outcomes
The exact effect of statin use on COVID-19 outcomes remains unclear
Comparing common treatments for posterior circulation stroke
Scenes from the pandemic: Telehealth a perfect fit for treating heart failure
American Heart Association introduces new certification program for home health heart failure patients
TEER associated with ‘important and significant’ reductions in hospitalization rates
Removing bias from the treatment of heart disease
Echocardiography helps guide treatment of recovering COVID-19 patients
Is fasting during Ramadan good or bad for your blood pressure?
High‐billing cardiologists order more tests when treating AFib—but outcomes do not improve
98% of new TAVR programs are being developed in wealthier metro areas
Cardiologists review latest data on COVID-19 vaccine-related heart damage
Personalized clotting profiles could boost care for high-risk cardiac patients
Blood pressure targets may need to be personalized for each patient
TAVR delivers better outcomes for low-risk patients than a sutureless surgical approach
Making a difference: How the US healthcare system can combat climate change
Specialists awarded $4M grant for diabetes research
Functional iron deficiency an 'important risk factor' for CVD
A lifetime of obesity can do serious heart damage before symptoms even occur
Cook Medical recalls transseptal needles due to safety concerns
Cigarette sales jumped during the pandemic
Catheter-related thrombosis remains a problem—even when different midline catheters are used
Half-dose DOAC improves outcomes after LAAO
Open repair outperforms endovascular repair when treating aneurysms of the descending aorta
Exploring reports of discrimination, burnout and job satisfaction among US cardiologists
FDA clears advanced smartwatch capable of detecting AFib
Clinicians have a new tool for predicting TAVR mortality
PAD patients more likely to die from COVID-19
Advanced age, hypertension among predictors of AFib in ESUS patients
New clinical trial focused on AI-powered CAD evaluations opens enrollment
FDA approves expansion of clinical support system to include patients with type 2 diabetes
Cardiologists can make a difference by promoting flu shots, debunking vaccine misinformation
New research highlights the circadian rhythm seen in heart cells
High-quality care is helping women with heart defects have safer pregnancies
FDA announces recall of 2 hypertension medications
‘It doesn’t seem real’: Colleague reflects on life of cardiologist killed in California plane crash
Omecamtiv mecarbil may provide value for patients with severe heart failure
FDA clears Rethymic for rare pediatric immune disorder
Lower ischemic stroke risk associated with DAPT in patients with minor stroke and high-risk TIA attack
Greater myocardial tissue damage seen in STEMI patients during COVID-19 pandemic
Task force: Aspirin not recommended to prevent first MI or stroke
Women less likely to have valve replacement for infective endocarditis
Real-world TAVR outcomes highlight the accuracy of clinical trials
Drug-eluting stents improve survival for patients undergoing LAD or left main artery revascularization
Young children receive COVID-19 vaccines at Walgreens instead of flu shots, now show signs of heart damage
Smoking prior to revascularization for intermittent claudication raises risk of complications
Poor oral health may make COVID-19 more harmful among cardiovascular patients
CUTTING-EDGE findings shine new light on mitral valve surgery after failed TEER
Adopting a clopidogrel-based DAPT strategy after PCI boosts outcomes for heart attack patients
Most interventional cardiologists focus on PCI and imaging—structural, peripheral work becoming more common
Alarming study on COVID-19 vaccine side effects withdrawn after authors recognize key mistake
PCI underused among NSTEMI patients with prior CABG
Permanent pacemaker implantation after TAVR does not increase risk of death or heart failure
Imaging findings help ID patients for aneurysm screening
CIED research highlights the close relationship between AFib and ischemic stroke
Many PAD patients are missing out on vital risk assessments
How health systems could do more to help hypertension patients
FDA announces recall of more than 3,000 catheters after 9 serious injuries
Boston Scientific acquires Baylis Medical’s cardiology business for $1.75B
ACC names Richard Kovacs chief medical adviser, chief medical officer
Exposure to air pollution, traffic noise raises odds of heart failure
Heart failure patients benefit from rehabilitation intervention
Early onset hypertension associated with brain structure changes, dementia
COVID-era telephone visits confer higher 90-day mortality risk for HF patients
Outcomes research proves cardiac MRI’s diagnostic prowess vs. tumors
First patient treated with CSI’s new peripheral support catheter
TAVR safe and effective for patients with cirrhosis
American Heart Association, FDA comment on continued popularity of e-cigarettes
New battery-powered device diagnoses heart attacks in just minutes
How family can help patients win the battle against CVD