March 2022

Eating avocados lowers CVD risk
Congress investigating FDA over heart device recall, says agency ‘failed to protect consumers’
AI distinguishes between a heart attack and takotsubo syndrome more accurately than cardiologists
Researchers to develop spirituality screening tool for heart failure patients
Women less likely to receive treatment, more likely to die after cardiogenic shock
VIDEO: Creating a telecardiology program
VIDEO: 4 predictions on key cardiac technologies for the coming years
ACC health policy statement calls out negative work environments in cardiology
COVID-19 linked to a higher risk of diabetes for at least 1 year
FDA announces recall of hypertension medications due to potential cancer risk
VIDEO: Office-based cardiac CT and FFR-CT offer a new business model
Thrombolysis vs. surgery for prosthetic valve thrombosis
New-look imaging technique could change the way we see blood vessels
DOACs may reduce the risk of dementia among AFib patients by 50%
Older LAAO patients, especially women, face a higher risk of complications
Same-day discharge after TAVR is feasible and safe, new Cleveland Clinic study confirms
Risk of vaccine-related heart damage after booster shot lower than it was after first 2 doses
Bariatric surgery associated with lower risk of death and cardiovascular disease
AI models capable of identifying RV, LV dysfunction in ECGs
VIDEO: American College of Cardiology working to propel cardiovascular innovation
Telecardiology during the COVID-19 pandemic showed cardiologists another way to treat patients
COVID-19 vaccines safe for patients with a history of heart damage
PCI boosts survival for ischemic HF patients with moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation
Heart hospital in Ukraine treating wounded civilians
Losartan fails to improve lung injuries in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
War in Ukraine has not stopped congenital heart surgeries in Kyiv
Cancer, cancer-related death much more common among heart failure patients
What routine mammograms can tell us about a woman’s CVD risk
ACC consensus explains what cardiologists should look for in long COVID-19
Pregnant cardiologists are consistently mistreated by employers: 8 key takeaways from a new analysis
‘We learned that lung recovery was actually possible’: ECMO’s impact on COVID-19 patients in the ICU
VIDEO: New advances in echocardiography
Telehealth provided value for heart failure patients during COVID-19 pandemic
Pfizer finalizes $6.7 billion acquisition of Arena Pharmaceuticals, gaining key cardiovascular treatments
AI-powered ECG analysis could boost care for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
AFib, AI and heart-healthy diets: European Society of Cardiology previews EHRA 2022
Veteran cardiologist pleads guilty to sexual battery of another doctor
Screening older patients for AFib during regular care is feasible, but not productive
Young patient recovering after world’s first combination heart transplant and thymus procedure
Tofacitinib increases risk of heart issues, cancer among rheumatoid arthritis patients
DOACs an effective substitute for VKAs after AFib patients undergo bioprosthetic valve replacement
Pig heart transplant patient dies 2 months after historic procedure
Evolocumab limits adverse cardiovascular outcomes among PCI patients
War in Ukraine: Perfusionist from Ukraine asks clinicians to help his homeland
Drinking wine with meals may lower risk of type 2 diabetes
Ross procedure outperforms bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement among younger patients
Life after heart surgery: Tracking the long-term performance of several bioprosthetic aortic valves
Cardiac hospitals still treating patients as war in Ukraine continues
Distal radial access consistently lowers risk of artery occlusion during PCI
Congenital heart disease increases risk of poor COVID-19 outcomes, including death
CT a low-risk imaging alternative to invasive coronary angiography for suspected CAD
Pig heart transplant patient doing well weeks after procedure—he even watched the Super Bowl
Q&A U.S. and European Valvular Heart Disease Guidelines: Lessons from Across the Pond
CRT-D associated with major improvements among older HFrEF patients
Verapamil shows potential as a long-term oral treatment for type 1 diabetes
When infective endocarditis after TAVR is most likely to be fatal
Cardiologists across the world share support for Ukraine as violent war continues
Long-term use of angiotensin-receptor blockers increases risk of cancer, new study confirms
War in Ukraine: Doctor from pediatric cardiology clinic shot dead
The top 20 Cardiology Business stories for February 2022
Hypertension patients benefit from new intervention focused on education, motivation and text messages
Severe financial strain more than doubles risk of death among heart attack patients
How modified bioprosthetic heart valves could limit calcification, reduce need for TAVR
Researchers review PCI outcomes, find little evidence of a ‘July effect’ in interventional cardiology