July 2023

Three studies show value of AI to speed cardiac CT reads and soft plaque evaluation 
Abbott pulls Trifecta heart valves off the market due to early deterioration
FDA clears new AI to guide point-of-care cardiac ultrasound exams
How depression, cognitive dysfunction impact long-term TAVR outcomes
GE Healthcare recalls certain SpO2 sensors due to risk of serious errors during defibrillation
Harvard researchers unlock the secret to building 3D-printed heart muscles that can beat
FDA announces recall of nearly 8,000 Impella blood pumps due to risk of injury or death in TAVR patients
Abbott recalls delivery sheath for LAA occluder device after 16 injuries
More cardiology groups step forward with concerns about Medicare payment cuts
Atrial fibrillation after TAVR linked to much higher risk of death, heart failure
Exercise plays a key part in HCM management
PaceMate gains a key investor in its heart monitoring technology
Heart specialists receive nearly $30M to study PCI and CABG among underrepresented patient groups
The rise of AI and other key takeaways for sonographers at ASE 2023
How cath labs can limit waste and become more sustainable
New U.S. guidelines on chronic coronary disease rethink use of beta-blockers, other medications
Permanent pacemakers after TAVR: Tracking the impact of modern self-expanding valves
New research suggests immunotherapy for AFib could be on the horizon
Cardiologists detail world's first use of new annuloplasty system for tricuspid regurgitation
FDA provides next steps in wake of blood test recall
SCCT shares new recommendations on use of CT imaging to guide congenital heart disease treatment
Private equity-backed cardiology management group acquires 4th Florida practice of 2023
Cardiologists highlight early success of new TTVR system for tricuspid regurgitation
American College of Cardiology chooses next president, vice president
Medtronic recalls nearly 350,000 implantable heart devices after 22 injuries
TriClip triumphs: Tricuspid edge-to-edge repair linked to strong 30-day outcomes in real-world setting
FDA announces Class I recall of nearly 8,000 heart attack tests due to inaccurate results
TAVR vs. surgery among obese patients: What cardiologists need to know
ASE updates fetal echocardiography guidelines
CMS includes more payment cuts in 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule
Eli Lilly to acquire private equity-backed drugmaker for up to $1.9B
No echocardiography, no problem? AI evaluates cardiac function using chest X-rays
Keto diet could be good for heart failure patients, but many questions remain
PaceMate cardiac remote monitoring solution with Epic EHR integration improves financial, clinical and operational outcomes at MUSC
ASE training clinicians as point-of-care ultrasound grows
Tracking patient outcomes after valve-in-valve TAVR, redo SAVR
Amyloidosis now a hot topic in cardiac imaging due to new drug treatment
FDA says treating PAD with paclitaxel-coated devices does not increase mortality risk
FDA asked to investigate ‘eye-popping’ amount of caffeine in Logan Paul’s Prime energy drinks
Back in the spotlight: Exploring echocardiography's revival
‘I have no dose for anyone right now’: Drug shortage hits cardiologists in Canada, leading to delays
Salaries and job satisfaction in cardiology: 8 takeaways from a new survey of cardiologists and their colleagues
Heart failure symptoms after PCI increase risk of adverse events
New dissolvable heart monitors could help cardiologists battle AFib
PHOTO GALLERY: The trends and technologies at ASE 2023
Interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists ask CMS to clarify policy after unexpected denials
AI can help novice sonographers deliver optimal echocardiograms
TAVR vs. surgery: Exploring 5-year outcomes among intermediate-risk patients
All eyes are on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy now that a drug treatment is in place
FDA approves world’s first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system
New ‘zero-contrast’ TAVR technique shows promise in pilot study
Echo labs not using AI will be left behind
Cardiology societies say affirmative action ruling will do long-term damage to patient care
Key takeaways in cardiac ultrasound from ASE 2023