December 2023

Radiologists select 2023's top images in cardiothoracic imaging
The benefits of implementing FFR-CT in clinical practice
Cardiologists make a familiar plea, urging Congress to eliminate impending Medicare cuts
Clinical Perspectives of Shockwave C²⁺
New drugs, updated treatment strategies: 5 important trends in cardiology from an eventful 2023
Philips-owned BioTelemetry to pay nearly $15M for allegedly misleading clinicians to secure higher reimbursements
Cardiologist remembered by friends and colleagues for his generosity, ‘unwavering kindness’
New vest developed by cardiologists uses advanced heart imaging to screen for sudden cardiac arrest
IVL is safe and effective across all calcium morphologies, new research confirms
Balloon-expandable TAVR valves linked to superior 1-year outcomes
Luma Vision raises $22M for 4D cardiac imaging platform
Hybrid coronary revascularization vs. CABG for multivessel CAD: New meta-analysis tracks long-term outcomes
Former FDA employees share concerns about heart device safety data
Cardiologist charged with fraud for allegedly altering patient records, billing for unnecessary procedures
‘A true breakthrough’: The eye-opening potential of GLP-1 agonists to treat heart, kidney disease in addition to obesity
Filling the crucial role of multimodality imagers on the heart team
FDA clears first pulsed field ablation system to treat AFib
Arineta installs first dedicated cardiac CT in U.S. to improve access to CCTA
Cardiology now has more than 100 FDA cleared AI algorithms
5 key criteria for AI prediction models in cardiology
AFib before and after TAVR linked to significant risks
Medical malpractice ruling: Hospital to pay $39M over young heart patient’s death
Nevada health system accused of creating a heart surgery monopoly in new lawsuit
New imaging vendor focused on AI, robotics raises $36M with help from GE Healthcare
Good to great: 5 ways to help sonographers deliver better echocardiograms and improve the diagnosis of severe AS
‘A huge victory for patient care’: Next-gen TAVR valve helps cardiologists target more patients
Early survival data favor valve-in-valve TAVR over redo SAVR—long-term data flip the script
Deaths from CVD are on the rise, cardiologists warn—high blood pressure, obesity remain 2 primary culprits
Beloved cardiologist remembered as a ‘master clinician’ and 'friend to all'
New 3D-printing technique shows early potential to help heart patients
FDA announces recall of Cardiohelp ECMO emergency drives due to serious risks
Venture capital firm raises $90M, launches new AFib ablation company
Kentucky health system, cardiologist to pay $3M for alleged scheme targeting Medicare and Medicaid
Medtronic backs out of $738M acquisition due to ‘multiple breaches’
American College of Cardiology names renowned cardiologist the next editor-in-chief of its flagship journal
Dapagliflozin improves symptoms in some, but not all, heart failure patients
Statin therapy benefits high-risk patients with no prior history of CVD
Cardiologists lead push for Aetna to reconsider ‘restrictive,’ ‘inconsistent’ reimbursement proposals
Plant-based vs. meat-based diets: Going vegan linked to better cardiovascular health in identical twin study
New 3-in-1 TAVR guidewire capable of hemodynamic measurements, LV pacing impresses cardiologists
Cardiologists, other physicians say the shift from private practice to corporate ownership is bad for patients
Cardiac CT's continued rise on display at RSNA 2023
Learning more about AFib: 19 important topics for cardiologists, other heart specialists to investigate
Roche spends $2.7B to acquire biotech company with multiple obesity, diabetes drugs in development
FDA approves early feasibility study for total artificial heart technology
New AFib guidelines include higher recommendations for catheter ablation, LAAO