October 2023

Google researchers use noise-canceling headphones to monitor heart health
‘More dangerous than useful’: 1 in 5 coronary stents implanted by cardiologists are unnecessary, wasting $800M per year
Coronary drug-coated balloon superior to standard of care for in-stent restenosis
TAVR triumphs over surgery: Exploring 4-year data from the Evolut Low Risk trial
Holding company acquires heart monitoring specialists Digital Diagnostics Imaging for $11M
Portfolio diet—which focuses on plant-based, cholesterol-lowering foods—reduces risk of heart disease and stroke
Mount Sinai renames leading heart hospital after cardiologist Valentin Fuster
More good news for Edwards: ‘Landmark study’ confirms new TTVR system reduces tricuspid regurgitation, improves symptoms
New pediatric interventional device for PAH wins ‘Shark Tank’ event at TCT 2023
Late-breaking clinical trials at TCT 2023 could lead to FDA approvals for Abbott, Boston Scientific
PARTNER 3, Evolut and more: TAVR takes the spotlight in 4 late-breaking clinical trials at TCT 2023
FDA approves Medtronic’s extravascular ICD for abnormal heart rhythms
ILUMIEN IV: OCT adds value over angiography alone, fails to improve outcomes
The evolving roles of TEE and ICE in structural heart interventions
AI detects signs of AFib in asymptomatic patients
Shockwave Medical introducing more efficient IVL catheter to US market at TCT 2023
ICE Catheters: Improving Care for 2 million+ Patients
Heart-healthy diets may help women limit signs of cognitive decline later in life
Radial access shows potential to ‘revolutionize’ care for peripheral artery disease
Q&A: Ken Rosenfield explains the impact of new reimbursement coverage for carotid stenting 
Edwards gains CE mark approval for new tricuspid valve replacement device
Cardiologist in Israel suspended for alleged support of Hamas—doctor maintains innocence
Inside the next-gen hybrid cath lab
Cardiologist-founded virtual cardiology clinic raises $8M to expand heart failure offerings
SAVR associated with ‘excellent’ long-term survival rates, new research confirms
CMS changes coverage policy for carotid stenting to make it more widely available
FDA clears GE Healthcare’s new image-guided system for heart patients of all sizes
Cardiologist and wife killed in car accident—colleagues say he ‘represented the very best in medicine’
Overcoming technical challenges in cardiac CT
Late-breaking clinical trials at TCT 2023
Intravascular imaging for PCI gets a big boost from recent studies
Less than one-third of TAVR patients enter cardiac rehab
Pregnancy complications increase and unmask cardiovascular risks in obese patients in NIH study
Cleveland Clinic treats first patient with new gene therapy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Business considerations in the modern nuclear cardiology practice
No, a popular blood pressure medication does not increase heart failure risk, new research confirms
Medtronic receives CE mark approval for Evolut FX TAVR system
One-stop cardiology clinic opens, offering same-day CVD diagnoses
FDA warns Abiomed about ‘significant violations’ related to its Impella heart pumps
Does X still mark the spot for cardiologists? The risks and benefits of using Twitter in 2023 and beyond
How to address staffing shortages in cardiac CT
Endotronix gains key approval from FDA, shares new heart failure data
Haemonetics to acquire medical device company known for its TAVR guidewires for $253M
Cardiologists at heart of alleged kickback scheme—imaging provider, CEO to pay $85M to settle
Flurpiridaz will have a major impact on cardiac PET and nuclear imaging
CBD could be beneficial for some heart failure patients
AI model detects multiple heart issues in a single 10-second audio clip
New TAVR system for pure aortic regurgitation used for first time, linked to ‘excellent’ short-term outcomes
Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons push insurance company to rethink billing policy
FDA chooses not to approve patisiran for treating ATTR cardiomyopathy
Changing approaches to the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest
What is CKM syndrome? American Heart Association outlines how to identify and manage a dangerous new condition
Family of man who died of a heart attack settles lawsuit for $1.9M after error led to delayed care
Cardiologist’s date rape trial scheduled for March
Top trends in cardiac CT from SCCT 2023
Stroke after TAVR: New research helps cardiologists detect early warning signs
Intravascular imaging improves PCI outcomes in meta analysis
Hospitals still struggling to reach pre-COVID heart attack care thresholds due to pandemic disruption
Mount Sinai partners with the Chiba Institute of Technology on AI to transform cardiovascular research 
Patients who quit smoking after PCI see key improvements in their cardiovascular health
‘We share a common vision’: Private equity-backed cardiology management group partners with MedAxiom, ACC
Cardiac CT's financial impact on the cardiovascular service line
Complex PCI among older patients linked to increased risk of death
Cardiologist compensation much higher at hospitals and health systems than private practices—and the gap is widening
SCCT hopes to increase cardiac CT reimbursements through advocacy
FDA clears AI model for detecting signs of heart failure in ECGs
Report: Private equity firm exploring deal worth more than $7B to acquire 2 Medtronic businesses
Cordis finalizes deal to acquire MedAlliance for up to $1.1B