May 2022

EHR alerts boost care for patients with HFrEF
Survival on the rise among high-risk pulmonary embolism patients
Transcatheter PVL closure linked to lower 30-day mortality than surgery
Medtronic gains FDA approval for new DCB compatible with 0.018” guidewires
FDA announces Class I recall of 4,800 imaging catheters due to risk of vascular injury
Open AAA repair linked to better long-term outcomes than EVAR
A new use for metformin? Popular type 2 diabetes medication may also improve cancer and infection therapies
VIDEO: What interventional cardiologists need to perform pulmonary embolism thrombectomy
New atherosclerosis treatment uses ultrasound-assisted lasers to break down plaque
LVAD patients spend nearly 1 in 4 days seeking care — is there a more effective way?
VIDEO: The new role of cardiac CT under the 2021 chest pain evaluation guidelines
3D cardiac modeling solution for VT ablation receives FDA clearance
Empagliflozin may reverse vascular aging, lower CVD risk
FDA announces recall of platelet-reducing medication due to risk of clotting or other adverse cardiovascular outcomes
VIDEO: Contrast media shortage impacting cardiac CT imaging
FDA approves tirzepatide, Eli Lilly’s new type 2 diabetes drug, and the company shares an estimated price
Left bundle branch block after TAVR hurts outcomes, even when no permanent pacemaker is required
How cardiologists can make an impact in the face of anti-abortion laws
TPV valves, CTO PCI and more: SCAI 2022 updates for interventional cardiologists
Cusp overlap technique, optimized treatment strategy tied to significant improvements for TAVR patients
New guidelines detail PFO management, including when to consider closure
VIDEO: How the iodine contrast shortage is impacting interventional cath labs
New data on cardiac damage before and after AVR suggests earlier treatment may be beneficial
Intravascular lithotripsy tied to superior long-term PAD, PCI outcomes at SCAI 2022
Medical device company raises $23M for fully absorbable vessel closure patches
TAVR vs. surgery: A new look at 1-year outcomes among moderate-risk patients with severe, symptomatic AS
Cardiologist allegedly created and sold ransomware tools to hackers
VIDEO: Cardiology getting more involved in pulmonary embolism response teams
Intermittent fasting helps breast cancer survivors limit their CVD risk
New bleeding stroke guidelines highlight several common treatments that may be ineffective
Renal denervation improves blood pressure control, lowers risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes
Arkansas cardiologist rushes to help victims after fatal shooting
Arterial stiffness may predict type 2 diabetes risk better than high blood pressure
Cardiologist and ASNC president diagnoses the heart of the galaxy based on black hole imaging
Cardiologists join the FDA’s fight against menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars
VIDEO: Key technology trends in cardiology, as seen at ACC.22
VIDEO: ACC president shares his key takeaways from ACC 2022
VIDEO: Factors responsible for cardiologist burnout
Medtronic’s more deliverable drug-eluting stent gains FDA approval
A key update: 1 year later, no signs of long-term heart damage among college athletes who had COVID-19
TAVR safe and effective for patients with mixed aortic valve disease
State of the industry: 7 big takeaways from a new report on salaries and job satisfaction in cardiology
CT-FFR before TAVR improves detection of coronary artery disease, limits invasive imaging exams
Mediterranean diet outperforms low-fat diet for cardiovascular disease prevention
Late balloon valvuloplasty safe and effective for patients with THV dysfunction
When PPE is not enough: Improved shielding during EVAR linked to ‘dramatic reduction’ in radiation exposure
Is TAVR a sensible choice for patients with moderate, symptomatic aortic stenosis? Medtronic aims to find out
Small wearable device monitors blood sugar, alcohol and lactate levels at the same time
Flu shots lower CVD risk, new meta-analysis confirms
VIDEO: Use of CT to assess coronary plaques
Cardiologist charged with 4 additional counts of sexual assault after more patients come forward
How did the pig heart transplant patient die? A preventable infection may be to blame
VIDEO: USPSTF official discusses new low-dose aspirin recommendations
Cardiologists and surgeons perform first TAVR using CT imaging guidance on HF patient with blood clot
Transcaval TAVR outperforms transaxillary TAVR when femoral access is not an option
Combining certain BP medications with NSAIDs linked to kidney damage—acetaminophen seen as a safer option
VIDEO: Shockwave Medical demonstrates faster intravascular lithotripsy at ACC.22
How the science behind COVID-19 vaccines could transform care for heart attack patients
Unpaid student loan debt is bad for the heart
Carotid endarterectomy does not reduce long-term dementia risk
Regulatory roundup: FDA clears new solutions from Boston Scientific, CathVision, Franklin Mountain Medical
VIDEO: Getting cardiologist buy-in on artificial intelligence
Real-world Watchman patients experiencing fewer complications after LAAO than seen in clinical trials
4 promising heart failure therapies interventional cardiologists should keep an eye on
Epicardial ablation in Brugada syndrome reduces sudden cardiac death
New-look protocol boosts outcomes among AFib patients in the ER
High power vs. standard RF ablation leads to improved pulmonary vein isolation, shorter procedures
Veteran cardiologist Morton M. Mower, co-inventor of the automatic ICD, dies at 89
Same-day discharge for AFib ablation a success thanks to telehealth
Links to the late-breaking studies at Heart Rhythm 2022
FDA approves mavacamten for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy