October 2022

Interventional cardiologist Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, named new director of Mount Sinai Heart
Abiomed heart pump gains FDA approval to treat acute right heart failure
Heart disease-related deaths increased due to COVID-19, undoing a decade of progress
Veteran cardiologist, viewed by many as the founder of nuclear cardiology, dies at 82
Repeat surgery vs. PCI in patients with a history of CABG: A complex decision for heart teams to consider
VIDEO: New cardiac CT advances to watch
Dapagliflozin still beneficial for HFpEF, HFmrEF patients with AFib
Cardiologists make history, perform first UNICORN procedure during valve-in-valve TAVR
Regulatory Roundup: FDA approves new heart failure therapy, clears an interventional device and much more
American College of Cardiology shares expert analysis on treating ASCVD patients with multiple chronic conditions
FDA announces new recall of blood pressure medication due to potential cancer risk
E-cigarettes linked to AFib, other heart rhythm issues in ‘highly concerning’ new study
Cordis to acquire MedAlliance, known for its drug-eluting balloons, in deal that could surpass $1B
VIDEO: The role of AI in cardiac imaging
TEER reduces mitral regurgitation, boosts survival among cardiogenic shock patients
Albuminuria linked to worse TAVR outcomes, including a higher risk of death
Researchers awarded $31M to study conduction system pacing among heart failure patients
Heart damage after COVID-19 vaccination extremely rare among adolescents
LAAO equally effective for men and women, new long-term study confirms
Smartphones show potential to double as electronic stethoscopes
Researchers receive $3.7M to attempt robotic heart surgery inside MRI scanner
COVID-19 drug Paxlovid may react poorly with certain heart medications, cardiologists warn
Marijuana, meth, cocaine and opiates all linked to heart rhythm issues
Apixaban outperforms rivaroxaban when treating patients with AFib and valvular heart disease
VIDEO: Deepak Bhatt discusses the role of new cholesterol-lowering agents
HeartFlow gains FDA clearance for 2 new AI-powered imaging assessments
Cardiologist Valentin Fuster named president of Mount Sinai Heart
‘He will be deeply missed’: Veteran cardiologist, dead at 76, remembered for his kindness and devotion
Transcarotid TAVR a safe alternative when femoral access is not an option
Medtronic cardiac lead the first to receive FDA approval for conduction system pacing
Cardiologists explain why career flexibility is needed to thrive in today’s challenging work environment
Leading cardiologists sound the alarm, say polypills could save millions of lives if made widely available
Impella heart pumps linked to improved high-risk PCI outcomes
New evidence that heart damage risk is much higher after COVID-19 infection than after vaccination
VIDEO: Cardiac CT as a front-line chest pain exam in the ED
An updated look at how cognitive impairment affects TAVR outcomes
Cardiac technology startup names cardiologist Peter Fitzgerald its chief medical officer
Metformin, the popular type 2 diabetes medication, may be an effective AFib treatment
VIDEO: The expanding role of cardiac CT in electrophysiology
Severe prosthesis-patient mismatch after TAVR linked to a higher risk of death
FFR-guided PCI provides significant value, new meta-analysis confirms
Microbot Medical acquires Nitiloop’s assets, including FDA-cleared microcatheters
Heart failure-related deaths are on the rise in the U.S., especially among men
VIDEO: Role of PFO closure in stroke prevention
New-onset AFib, linked to worse outcomes and higher healthcare costs, seen in 3.5% of TEER patients
Cardiologist says COVID-19 vaccinations ‘must stop’ due to the risk of adverse events—scientists and doctors push back
VIDEO: The value of left atrial appendage occlusion in AFib patients
Can strength and endurance training help heart failure patients live longer?
FDA grants fast track designation to tirzepatide, Eli Lilly’s new type 2 diabetes drug, for treating obesity
5 key predictors of heart failure hospitalizations after TAVR
Researchers awarded $37M to see if Apple Watch can lower stroke risk among AFib patients
P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy after PCI similar to prolonged DAPT, new 3-year analysis confirms
VIDEO: Medicare cuts could devastate the field of electrophysiology
Industry insights: 4 healthcare executives discuss the biggest challenges in cardiology today
VIDEO: Advances in atrial fibrillation treatment have improved outcomes
AI model uses ECG data to identify new cases of AFib
FDA announces Class I recall of circulatory support system after 66 complaints, 2 patient injuries
Biotronik announces collaboration with AliveCor as first in a series of strategic partnerships to disrupt cardiac digital health with AI-enabled solutions