May 2023

Cardiology groups issue statement on bullying, harassment and discrimination within the specialty
Making sense of the huge Medicare reimbursement cuts in electrophysiology
FDA approves sotagliflozin, the new heart failure drug from Lexicon Pharmaceuticals
TAVR among 90-year-old patients: An updated look at mortality, hospital costs and more
AI organizes heart failure patients into 5 distinct groups, helping cardiologists manage care
Key takeaways from Heart Rhythm 2023
Salary update: Cardiologist compensation climbs to $507K per year, though many feel it is too low
11 leading cardiology societies collaborate on new AUC for chronic coronary disease
Medtronic acquires insulin patch manufacturer for $738M
Plant-based diets—both vegetarian and vegan—linked to lower cholesterol levels, reduced risk of blocked arteries
AI correctly IDs ventricular arrhythmias in 88% of patients with sustained VT
New biomimetic TAVR valve, the first of its kind, linked to strong performance after 1 year
AI gaining popularity in electrophysiology
Cardiologist accused of date rape by multiple women agrees not to practice medicine during investigation
Imaging results more helpful than genetics when predicting heart disease, new head-to-head study confirms
Early success of dual-chamber leadless pacemaker suggests big changes could be on the horizon
Get Ready: CT-guided PCI Is Coming to a Cath Lab Near You
Electrophysiology experts issue recommendations for remote monitoring of CIEDs
A leadless pacemaker the size of a grain of rice delivers cardiac resynchronization therapy
Left bundle branch pacing emerges as an alternative to biventricular pacing in two late-breaking trials
A cause for concern: Death after heart transplant more likely if the donor had COVID-19
Cleveland Clinic cardiologists make history, become first in world to implant new heart failure device
‘Promising’ results as first patients undergo PCI with next-generation pVAD device
Private equity-backed cardiology group expands Texas footprint with new partnership
Abbott’s new long-term ICM gains FDA approval
Marijuana use linked to much higher risk of peripheral artery disease
Number of stroke deaths worldwide could reach nearly 5 million by 2030
Medtronic’s Harmony TPV system linked to ‘encouraging’ 1-year outcomes in new pooled analysis
EuroPCR 2023: Late-breaking research examines the latest in TEER, TAVR and PCI outcomes
Innovation in the cath lab: Cardiologists develop, perform new interventional heart procedure
WHO warns against use of artificial sweeteners, highlighting CVD and diabetes risks
FDA grants fast track designation to Bayer’s new drug for preventing stroke in AFib patients
Cardiologist arrested for sexual assault again, now linked to 10 alleged victims
AFib ablation in young adults linked to improved quality of life, new Cleveland Clinic study confirms
Cardiologists make history, removing device and implanting new valve in first heart procedure of its kind
TVT 2023: Cardiovascular Research Foundation announces late-breaking clinical trials
Cardiology has embraced AI more than most other specialties
Next-gen TAVR valve, tested on patients for very first time, linked to high success rate
Links to all the late-breaking trials for Heart Rhythm 2023
Report: Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson consider Shockwave Medical acquisition after Boston Scientific talks stall
What is the ROI for adopting AI in cardiac imaging?
1 in 3 cardiologists have been sued, though they often win when it happens
AI model predicts LVEF during routine coronary angiograms
Researchers question FFR-CT’s value compared to other cardiac imaging options
Cardiologist arrested on suspicion of murder after multiple deaths
What's new in cardiac imaging? 2 experts discuss the latest trends
FDA expands dapagliflozin approval to cover all heart failure patients
Shockwave Medical announces huge Q1 growth, including skyrocketing revenue, amid Boston Scientific rumors
Boston Scientific’s deal to acquire Shockwave Medical reportedly hits a snag
Exploring diversity, compensation among academic cardiothoracic surgeons
FDA clears AFib alerts for Samsung smartwatches
Nobel Prize-winning cardiologist on his quest to find and treat vulnerable plaques
American Heart Association awards researchers $15M to study stress-related CVD
How improving access to PCI affects heart attack outcomes
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardiac technologies on display at HIMSS 2023
ChatGPT shows ‘remarkable ability’ to process thoracic surgery data, could help with training and patient care
Fewer stress tests, more high-risk procedures: How working at a hospital influences cardiologists
Medical device company raises $55M for new percutaneous heart pump
Heart-healthy diets: Evidence favors Mediterranean, DASH, plant-based options over keto, intermittent fasting
Private equity-backed cardiology group partners with additional healthcare investment firm
SCCT honors cardiologist Martha Gulati for her research on heart disease among women
Avertix Medical, known for its implantable heart attack detection devices, to go public with initial value of $195M
FDA clears toilet seat-based heart monitor as company targets product launch by end of year
Medtronic’s next-generation leadless pacemakers gain FDA approval
Is TAVR too common among younger, low-risk patients? 2 experts share their concerns
A key step forward: Engineers take wearable ‘e-tattoo’ technology for heart disease to the next level
Private equity-backed cardiology management group acquires Florida practice with team of 26 cardiologists
CVRx ‘thrilled’ with Q1 performance as Barostim use continues to increase
Heart surgeon charged with 'professional incompetency,' harmful practices
What new data can teach cardiologists about statin use and treating inflammation