September 2023

Excessive cannabis use linked to greater risk of heart attack, other cardiovascular events
Death after TAVR: Heart failure, sudden cardiac arrest stand out as 2 leading causes
FDA grants speedy review to Merck's new drug for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Overlapping concerns: 5 takeaways from a new study on CVD, CKD and type 2 diabetes among US adults
Cardiologists to celebrate World Heart Day with CCTA webinar
AFib recurrence during the 90-day blanking period after ablation—nothing serious or a sign of trouble?
PET imaging helps assess coronary microvascular dysfunction in long COVID patients
Cardiologists develop how-to guide for providing high-quality care from the comfort of home
A Study to Measure the Ability of AI-CSQ to SuppoRt The Busy CCTA Reader (SMART-CT)
Bivalirudin linked to key benefit over heparin for NSTEMI patients undergoing PCI
What new tricuspid valve data tell us about the future of patient care
Novo Nordisk spends $60M on advanced AI in search of new cardiovascular medications
Warfarin after TAVR is safe, but fails to boost outcomes
Surgeons make history again, transplant pig heart into human patient for second time ever
Q&A: A closer look at the push in cardiology for a new, independent American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine
FDA approves empagliflozin for treating chronic kidney disease
Pulsed field ablation shows potential to replace thermal ablation
Time for a change? Cardiology groups announce plan to develop a new medical board independent of the ABIM
The 50 best hospitals in the world for cardiac surgery
EP studies during TAVR are safe and effective, new pilot study confirms
Cardiac CT gaining popularity due to chest pain guidelines, cost savings
Cardiologist to pay $6.5M after trading kickbacks for imaging referrals in complex fraud scheme
Previewing ASNC 2023: Why nuclear cardiology needs to evolve
The 50 best heart hospitals in the world
Cooling device now approved by FDA to reduce risk of ablation-related esophageal injuries
NOACs vs. VKAs in TAVR patients with new-onset AFib: New meta-analysis examines key differences
Long-term cannabis use may not increase heart attack risk, new study finds—but many questions remain
Cardiologists use new annular clipping device for first time in US to treat severe tricuspid regurgitation
PCI before TAVR fails to improve patient outcomes
‘Horrible and atrocious’: Denver cardiologist accused of date rape by multiple women is headed to trial
Low-cost generic programs offer CVD medications at affordable prices—but availability changes from one to the next
Strain imaging making a significant impact on the treatment of heart patients
Private equity-backed cardiology management group expands Florida footprint again with latest acquisition
Another long-term benefit of AFib ablation: Improved mental health
Understanding reimbursements and coding for echocardiography
American College of Cardiology targets preventable heart disease with new screening campaign
FDA approves new minimally invasive CLTI treatment for ‘no-option’ patients at risk of amputation
How AI can make echo labs more efficient
Cardiologist killed in bicycle accident remembered as a ‘talented and compassionate’ electrophysiologist
Q&A: Cardiologists explore the potential impact of a screening program for aortic stenosis
Training noncardiologists to perform basic POCUS exams
Medtronic faces class-action lawsuit after patient data shared with Google, other third-party sites
How to create a cardio-oncology program
PCI among older heart attack patients: Complete revascularization outperforms culprit-only approach
High profits, consistent growth: Shockwave Medical seen as a ‘must-buy’ stock
Boston Scientific gains FDA approval for Watchman FLX Pro LAAC device
Multimodality imaging helps cardiologists manage heart failure patients—with an assist from AI
Bleeding events after TAVR: An updated look at a serious side effect
Abbott inks deal to acquire insulin management specialists
Private equity-backed cardiology management group acquires another Florida practice, its 5th of 2023
Deaths from obesity-related CVD have skyrocketed in US, especially among Black adults
Weight loss drug semaglutide linked to better heart health, but high costs may limit its impact
Delirium after TAVR: A common side effect linked to increased mortality
FDA shares update on heart devices linked to multiple recalls and patient deaths
Confirmed: Redo TAVR with balloon-expandable valves is safe and effective