August 2023

Key takeaways from ESC Congress 2023
Cardiac CT before TAVR detects CAD with high accuracy, suggesting a reduced need for invasive imaging
Seeds for weight loss recalled: FDA says they are a ‘highly toxic’ plant containing cardiac glycosides
Statin use after a bleeding stroke linked to key risk reductions
How monitoring MR can help cardiologists anticipate TAVR outcomes in patients with low-flow, low-gradient AS
Immediate vs. staged multivessel PCI: How the 2 strategies compare when treating STEMI patients
First 10 drugs chosen by White House for Medicare price negotiations include blood thinners, heart failure meds
Cardiologists detail long-term outcomes of valve-in-valve TMVR
Pulsed-field ablation as safe and effective as thermal ablation when treating paroxysmal AFib
FDA clears new smart scale capable of detecting AFib, other cardiovascular issues
Intravascular imaging-guided PCI improves patient outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms
Deferred testing for low-risk chest pain patients is safe, limits unnecessary catheterizations
Texas researchers receive $1.14M to develop first CVD drug of its kind
Weight loss drug semaglutide linked to multiple benefits for heart failure patients
Siemens Healthineers unveils 'truly revolutionary' AI-enabled echo system
ESC Congress 2023: 4 key sessions scheduled for world’s largest gathering of cardiology professionals
FDA panel votes not to endorse Medtronic renal denervation system
Beloved cardiologist Albert Waldo remembered for his lasting impact on electrophysiology
FDA panel votes in favor of Recor Medical renal denervation system
Missed opportunities: Many high-risk patients still not taking aspirin to prevent CVD
TAVR safe and effective for severe AS patients with a very low gradient
Interventional echocardiography expected to grow thanks to new structural heart procedures
How to deal with workplace bullying and discrimination in cardiology
Chest pain one year after a heart attack linked to lower odds of survival
Key government policies impacting cardiac ultrasound
Mitigating risk: How the depth of device implantation impacts LAAO outcomes
ESC Congress 2023 to feature 30 late-breaking clinical trials
Abiomed recalls heart pump catheter labeling after 12 injuries
FDA announces yet another recall, the fifth of 2023, for troubled heart devices
Interventional echocardiographers play a key role in the treatment of structural heart disease
AI spots critical heart defects missed by the human eye
FDA clears 2 new AI models that help with the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias
2 key reasons the use of AI in echocardiography is growing
New TAVR valve, premounted to save cardiologists time, linked to promising 30-day outcomes
Weight loss drug semaglutide could boost heart health of up to 93M patients in US alone
AI model for HCM, the first of its kind, gains FDA approval
Starting salaries in cardiology down 10% as other specialties thrive
Shockwave Medical, the subject of recent acquisition rumors, announces $650M private offering
Alternative TAVR techniques: How to proceed when transfemoral access is not recommended
Microplastics identified in heart tissue samples—are surgeries to blame?
Interventional cardiologists call out ABIM for ‘unfair and unjustified’ certification policies
FDA announces fourth recall of 2023 for troubled heart devices
FDA highlights importance of including heart rhythm risks on drug labels
Relaxed fasting instructions prior to TAVR, other heart procedures do not affect outcomes
Surgery, interventional therapies still the best choice for many HCM patients
FDA approves Boston Scientific’s new cryoablation system for AFib
How medical imaging helps cardiologists treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
A surgeon's perspective on treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Surgeon sues hospital after being fired for discussing TAVR concerns with media
Weight loss drug semaglutide reduces risk of adverse cardiovascular events by 20% among overweight, obese patients
Why hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may be widely underdiagnosed
Colchicine before PCI: New research tracks the long-term impact on heart health
NFL player feeling thankful after AFib diagnosis: ‘I think it’s just the good Lord looking after me’
Cardiologist William C. Roberts remembered as a ‘true legend in cardiovascular medicine’
FDA approves several Biosense Webster devices for fluoroscopy-free ablation procedures
New research on AI-based CCTA assessments wins Best Abstract at SCCT 2023
More consistency, standardization still needed when treating HCM
Cardiologists applaud WHO’s endorsement of polypills for CVD prevention
Expanding Medicaid linked to better care for heart patients
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association has helped advance HCM care
Do infections cause heart attacks? Lessons from COVID
The 25 best U.S. cardiology hospitals ranked
Key trends and takeaways in cardiac CT at SCCT 2023
Chinese made version of JenaValve TAVR device implanted in first patient