December 2022

Regulatory Roundup: FDA news on omecamtiv mecarbil for HFrEF, 'world's smallest heart pump' and more
Patients with especially high blood pressure may want to limit how much coffee they drink
VIDEO: The importance of assessing TAVR valve durability
VIDEO: Identifying cardiotoxicity in young cancer patients
FDA announces recall of intra-aortic balloon pumps due to risk of cardiac arrest, stroke or death
VIDEO: The need to develop the cardiology workforce
Black stroke patients hospitalized longer than white patients
How cardiologists can fight back against misinformation
AI specialists ink deal with Pfizer to target cardiac amyloidosis
New discovery could reduce the risk of heart damage among cancer patients
No antithrombotic therapy after TAVR? New research highlights potential benefits
Why is heart failure so common among Hispanic patients? Researchers receive $5.2M to test a new theory
Cardiologists explore the real-world potential of new adjustable stents for children
World’s leading cardiology groups say it is time to rethink RCTs
Cardiologist the subject of several malpractice claims for allegedly performing unnecessary heart operations
Corindus, acquired back in 2019, is now Siemens Healthineers Endovascular Robotics
Mike Gabler, a heart valve specialist with Edwards Lifesciences, wins Survivor—and donates his $1M prize
Northwestern Medicine opens advanced outpatient cardiac clinic at suburban Chicago
VIDEO: 2 key technologies to rapidly advance cardiovascular care
Cardiovascular disease still the No. 1 cause of death in the world
COVID-19 infection and vaccination linked to debilitating heart condition—risk from vaccines ‘relatively slim’
Boston Scientific to acquire majority stake of interventional device company for $523M
How cardiologists can steer patient discussions about costs and value in the right direction
New risk score helps identify high-risk PCI patients
Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson’s disease linked to cardiovascular benefits
AI-powered platform for heart failure detection gains FDA clearance
Cardiologists fear new regulations will cause a medical device shortage in Europe
Alternative therapies for heart failure: Health experts detail the good, the bad and the unknown
Interventional cardiology to join the Match in 2025
An updated look at the latest self-expandable and balloon-expandable TAVR devices
Most devices implanted during LAAO procedures are oversized—and patients benefit
DASH diet reduces long-term risk of heart disease
New ‘ultra-soft’ wearable device uses ECG, SCG results to monitor heart health
FDA changes indications for Impella RP heart pump after dramatic shift in mortality rate
Medtronic reaches milestone in study of pulsed-field ablation and mapping catheter for AFib
Seaweed molecules could lead to big improvements for heart surgery patients
Supply chain problems: FDA warns of new shortage of intra-aortic balloon pumps, catheters and spare parts
FDA announces another recall for troubled heart device after multiple hospitalizations
Boston Scientific's new TAVR system associated with high success rate, low mortality rate
High copays keep many heart failure patients from filling needed prescriptions
Cardiologist urges physicians to promote plant-based diets: ‘We owe it to the profession, our patients and the planet’