February 2023

Popular artificial sweetener associated with greater risk of heart attack, stroke
Medtronic, Abbott share late-breaking TAVR data at CRT 2023
How cardiologists can address health disparities in their communities
FDA warns that early deterioration is possible with Abbott’s Trifecta heart valves
New direct wire pacing device shows potential during PCI and TAVR, first-in-human study finds
Heart attack deaths down in US: ‘We’re making progress in the right direction’
Daily marijuana use significantly increases risk of coronary artery disease
What do interventional cardiologists need to treat PAD and CLI?
Canada’s first Black female interventional cardiologist honored with new doll
Hormone therapy for gender dysphoria linked to higher cardiovascular risks
Medtronic relaunches Harmony TPV system after 2022 recall
New patient-specific heart models could change how cardiologists make treatment decisions
Confirmed: Long COVID more than doubles a person’s risk of heart issues
Q&A: Tim Attebery on why private equity-backed management companies are investing in cardiology
KLAS 2023 rankings for cardiovascular information systems and hemodynamic solutions
New ACC/AHA/SCAI guidance highlights training requirements for interventional cardiologists
Increased AFib screening improves bradyarrhythmia detection—but is it a mixed blessing?
What clinical research tells us about sotagliflozin and heart failure
The evolution of care: 3 key takeaways from a new survey of cardiologists, health leaders and CVD patients
ChatGPT and cardiology: A close look at the strengths and weaknesses of AI chatbots
Medtronic’s new extravascular ICD gains key approval
AHA President Michelle Albert on addressing health equity issues in cardiology
ACC urges all interventional cardiologists to use intravascular imaging during PCI
Vericiguat consistently linked to positive outcomes, limited side effects among heart failure patients
Bijoy K. Khandheria, a cardiologist known for his generosity and kindness, dies at 66
Q&A: What the rise of private equity investments in cardiology means for cardiologists and their patients
Cardiac imagers need to understand AI as it enters clinical use and ACC guidelines
Yes, COVID-19 increases a person’s diabetes risk—but vaccination may help
How CAD, PCI affect TAVR outcomes among men and women
Florida cardiology practice, 10 cardiologists pay $2M to settle fraud allegations
High-risk patients ineligible for bypass surgery see ‘profound improvements’ after PCI
4 key takeaways from ISC 2023: AFib detection, improved stroke survival and more
Cardiovascular Associates of America welcomes Florida practice to its growing network
FDA calls out weight loss pills for ‘hidden’ ingredient that puts health of heart patients at risk
GE Healthcare to acquire AI imaging specialists Caption Health
Can intracardiac echo replace TEE during structural heart procedures?
A busy week for cardiology investments: 3 tech companies report big financing rounds
Abbott to acquire vascular disease specialists for $890M
Cardiologists ask popular AI model ChatGPT to answer questions about cardiology
Researchers design new material for wearable devices: ‘You cannot feel it, and you will likely forget about it’
New guideline on mechanical circulatory support tackles device selection, ethical dilemmas and more
Where renal denervation stands for the treatment of drug-resistant hypertension
New Jersey hospital performs 4,000th TAVR procedure
Greater access to TAVR linked to better patient outcomes
FDA clears new AI-powered cardiac imaging solution
IVF, other fertility treatments do not put the heart health of children at risk
Comprehensive heart teams are rewriting the rules of patient care
TAVR and PAD: What cardiologists need to know
AI model predicts risk of post-operative AFib
VIDEO: Exploring the use of cerebral protection devices during TAVR
More than a feeling? Social isolation, loneliness linked to a higher heart failure risk
Abbott gains new FDA approval for one catheter, CE mark approval for a second catheter
A key step forward: Researchers ID the genes responsible for CAD
Coronary IVL now recommended at all cath labs, even those without surgical backup
Why are post-TAVR stroke rates higher at comprehensive stroke centers?
VIDEO: 4 key trends in cardiovascular information systems, according to Signify Reseach