January 2024

AI-powered risk score predicts how heart failure patients will respond to loop diuretics
FDA announces Class I recall of more than 250,000 chest drains over safety concerns
FDA clears smaller 3D TEE transducer for imaging children, high-risk adult patients
FDA approves Boston Scientific’s pulsed field ablation system for AFib
SAVR in the TAVR era: Volumes are down, but it remains the go-to choice for certain patient populations
AI models for cardiac amyloidosis could make a world of difference
New medical device helps cardiologists limit esophageal injuries during RF ablation procedures
Heart surgery outcomes comparable at high- and low-volume children’s hospitals
American College of Cardiology announces late-breaking research for ACC.24 in Atlanta
Florida cardiology practices unite with help from private equity-backed cardiovascular group
Congenital heart specialist named first female president of Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Heart surgeons alarmed by high number of young patients choosing TAVR over SAVR
New patch-based wearable defibrillator receives CE mark approval
Plant-based diets lower risk of heart attack and stroke—going 100% vegan not necessary to see benefits
FFR-guided PCI linked to significant cost savings
Leveraging AI and wearables for enhanced cardiac rehabilitation monitoring
CroíValve kicks off early feasibility study for new TR device, names cardiologist Martin Leon to advisory board
Cardiology board fail rates are increasing—can educators reverse that trend?
HeartFlow’s AI-powered CAD offering receives new CPT code with improved reimbursement rate
New ‘Tootsie Roll’ technique could help cardiologists treat PVL in transcatheter heart valves
An updated look at combining LAAO with ablation, TAVR or other interventional heart procedures
FDA grants new valve-in-valve TAVR offering its breakthrough device designation
Heart specialists push for change due to rising number of CVD deaths
Initial results promising for world's smallest percutaneous heart pump
Valve-in-valve TAVR with Medtronic’s CoreValve devices still safe and effective after 5 years
Cardiologists speak out about reimbursement cuts, say Congress ‘left clinicians holding the bag’
First patients treated with Abbott’s pulsed field ablation offering
TAVR in patients with severe obesity: Longer hospital stays, higher costs, more health risks
ICE-guided Watchman procedures linked to safety concerns—is TEE better for LAAO or will things improve?
Oregon health system, cardiothoracic surgeon agree to pay $430K to settle fraud allegations
Woman files lawsuit claiming Panera’s highly caffeinated beverages gave her heart issues
AI spots signs of rheumatic heart disease in echocardiograms as well as cardiologists
New ASNC quality metrics will support standardization of imaging for cardiac amyloidosis
Integer acquires medical device specialists with experience in structural heart, electrophysiology for $140M
ICE guidance reduces risk of permanent pacemaker implantation after TAVR with a self-expandable valve
How to achieve much lower radiation doses in cardiac nuclear imaging
Valve-in-valve TAVR an effective tool for treating structural valve degeneration after SAVR
Cardiologists give recycled pacemakers to heart patients in need
Preventing blood clots after TMVR—what is the best anticoagulant for the job?
AI model targets inflammation, helping cardiologists find 'invisible' heart patients
Bleeding after PCI remains a significant issue for interventional cardiologists around the world
Heart transplant recipients face increased risk of maternal complications when giving birth
Cardiologist Bruce Wilkoff remembered as a ‘pioneer’ of electrophysiology, ‘beacon of medical excellence’
Colchicine after AFib ablation fails to reduce risk of arrhythmia recurrence
Fasting before cardiac catheterization may not be necessary—recommend a heart-healthy diet instead
Are GLP-1 agonists safe? FDA finds no evidence popular weight loss medications cause suicidal thoughts or actions
Cardiac surgeon, award-winning chef bring surgical techniques to the kitchen in new cookbook
Philips offers end-to-end cardiac care monitoring
Imaging specialists partner with Pfizer to deliver AI-powered cardiac amyloidosis evaluations
TAVR after mitral valve replacement linked to positive outcomes, but heart teams must plan ahead
Why long-term EP lead management is as important as ever
Cardiologists, radiologists and surgeons push for increased adoption of IVUS during peripheral vascular interventions
Bravery of Andes plane crash survivor, now a pediatric cardiologist, on display in Netflix film ‘Society of the Snow’
New expert guidelines: Start PHV evaluations with echocardiography, but other imaging modalities can provide value
Dead prisoner’s heart still missing as his family seeks answers
Occlutech gains FDA approval for occluder device for atrial septal defects
Self-expanding TAVR system with new sealing cuff linked to high success rate, favorable outcomes
It may be time to revisit patient selection protocols for heart transplants
AI models for predicting heart failure still far from perfect
Medtronic receives CE mark approval for next-generation leadless pacemakers
Fraud charges against cardiologist dismissed after 8-year legal battle
What new data, expert guidelines tell us about the future of cardiac CT
Eli Lilly and Company launches online marketplace with home delivery to combat ‘complex’ healthcare system
Top 15 heart-healthy diets: Experts call Mediterranean, DASH the best of the best
TAVR patients face a higher risk of stroke for up to 2 years
HeartFlow’s AI-powered CAD offering reaches a significant milestone
Falls, infections much more likely among Medicare patients treated at private equity-owned hospitals
Endocarditis after SAVR more likely with bovine valves
Acute kidney injury after TAVR linked to certain risks, but most patients have a full recovery
Medical device company raises $13M for new mitral valve repair technology
Tracking key advances in intravascular lithotripsy
Transplant recipients may face risk of aging-related complications if receiving a much older heart