June 2023

New polymeric heart valve, designed to grow with pediatric patients, implanted for first time
AI model outperforms researchers’ ‘wildest dreams’ with accurate heart attack assessments
Cardiologists, radiologists say EPA’s new sterilization proposal could put patients at risk
FDA approves first cellular therapy to treat type 1 diabetes
Cardiologists earn the highest annual salary in 2 states
Balloon-expandable valves deliver better short-term TAVR outcomes than self-expandable valves
Intravascular lithotripsy helps address the challenges of transvenous lead extraction
Cardiology group faces class-action lawsuit after cyberattack exposed patients’ personal data
What will Lodoco cost? Looking ahead after FDA’s historic approval of colchicine for CVD
FDA announces recall of more than 250,000 interventional devices due to risk of catheter separation
Cardiologists applaud FDA’s approval of colchicine for CVD
Abbott awards $2.6M to American Diabetes Association for CGM research
Virtual reality during TAVR: Distracting patients linked to key benefits
Imaging companies join forces to deliver AI-guided echocardiography exams
Cardiology at the supermarket: Shopping carts upgraded to detect signs of AFib
Private equity-backed cardiology group continues busy year with acquisition of Florida practice
How to encourage shared decision-making when treating aortic stenosis
FDA panel to review renal denervation system PMA submissions
FDA grants breakthrough designation for new AI model to detect cardiac amyloidosis in ECG results
AI technologies to be featured heavily at ASE 2023
Top 20 children’s hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery
FDA approves next-gen DCB, earning the manufacturer a $27M payment from Abbott
FDA approves colchicine, the first anti-inflammatory drug for treating cardiovascular disease
Heart damage after TAVR: Follow-up imaging helps cardiologists anticipate problems
Cardiologist kills himself after starting antibiotic, prompting coroner to share concerns
Cardiology group hit by cyberattack, exposing data of nearly 182,000 patients
FDA clears first ablation catheter with flexible electrode tip, contact force sensing
‘Notably high’ rates of PTSD, depression and anxiety seen in patients with implantable heart devices
Cardiac ultrasound could lead to key advances in heart attack care, drug delivery
Cardiologists shed new light on treating severe tricuspid regurgitation in high-risk heart failure patients
Cardiologist agrees to pay $5M for overstating heart findings to justify unnecessary procedures
How a New Hampshire heart surgeon racked up 21 malpractice settlements
Mitral valve repair: How a minimally invasive approach compares to conventional surgery
FDA clears new ‘grab-and-go’ interventional device for below-the-knee blood clot removal
Rethinking SAVR in the TAVR era: New Cleveland Clinic study explores data from nearly 3,500 patients
‘A hugely significant development’: Severe heart condition reverses in 3 patients, shocking experts
Cardiologists perform world’s first TAVR with new ultra-low profile valve
Private equity-backed cardiology group acquires ‘world-class' practice with team of 23 cardiologists
Cardiologist accused of date rape by 15 women could face life in prison, judge says
FDA warns healthcare providers about recalled CPB, ECMO devices
Why health equity is important in cardiology
New Cedars-Sinai AI tool may predict cardiac events and better assess risk
Pulsed field ablation shows more positive data as treatment for AFib
Bitterroot Bio, a new biotech company launched by physicians and industry veterans, raises $145M
FDA clears new guidewire used for valve delivery and ventricular pacing during TAVR, BAV procedures
Ear clip offers non-pharmacological treatment for postural tachycardia syndrome
Management of patients with SCAD
FDA warning letter: iRhythm committed multiple violations, failed to report patient deaths in time
Antithrombotic therapy after TAVR: Comparing warfarin to DAPT, SAPT
Conformal Medical raises $35M to continue development, research of next-gen LAAO device
Left bundle branch pacing: A successful alternative to standard lead placement
Novo Nordisk close to acquiring French medical device company for $165M
FDA announces recall of certain Impella heart pumps after 3 patient injuries, nearly 200 complaints
VIDEO: Jagmeet Singh details the SOLVE-CRT study for a leadless CRT system
Radiotherapy VT ablation linked to encouraging 5-year outcomes
Nearing a ‘breaking point’: Cardiologists support legislation designed to mitigate Medicare cuts to office-based services
PHOTO GALLERY: Electrophysiology advances at Heart Rhythm 2023
Cardiologist ordered to pay $2.6M after foreign material left in patient’s femoral artery
Interventional cardiologists perform world’s first TAVR with new embolic protection device
TAVR controversy: Surgeon fired after saying cardiologist treated patients without proper credentials