Professional Associations

This page includes news coverage of medical associations and medical societies. Use these links to find focused news coverage from specific organizations: Cardiology Associations, Healthcare Associations, Radiology Associations.

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Sharon L. Mulvagh, MD

Goal Reversal? Study Suggests Echocardiography Could Have an Underuse Problem

ASE says new data may be a “wake-up call” to recognize the value of echocardiography.  

May 26, 2016

Noted cardiologist Jagat Narula receives SCCT award

Jagat Narula, MD, PhD, received the Arthur S. Agatston Cardiovascular Disease Prevention award from the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT).

May 25, 2016

HRS.16: Two physicians receive grants for atrial fibrillation research

Two physicians received a total of $500,000 in grants from the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals to support quality improvement research on atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention.

May 9, 2016

St. Jude Medical Announces MultiPoint Pacing IDE Study Results During Late-Breaker at Heart Rhythm 2016

This study builds on the growing body of evidence for managing heart failure using the St. Jude Medical MultiPoint pacing technology for patients not responsive to other therapy options

May 9, 2016

New Data Further Support Medtronic Leadership in Leadless Pacing at Heart Rhythm 2016

DUBLIN and SAN FRANCISCO - May 5, 2016 - Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced clinical results highlighting the strong safety and performance profile of the miniaturized Micra® Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) at Heart Rhythm 2016, the Heart Rhythm Society's 37th Annual Scientific Sessions in San Francisco.

May 5, 2016

Budoff wins SCCT’s 2016 gold medal award

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) announced that Matthew J. Budoff, MD, had won its 2016 Gold Medal Award.

April 25, 2016

HRS announces quality improvement program for atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention

The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) announced it would award up to $500,000 in grants for atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention research aimed at addressing National Quality Improvement priorities.

March 29, 2016

The ICD Impasse: Medically Right But Legally Wrong

A disconnect between best care and what Medicare is willing to reimburse for it has put some electrophysiologists and their hospitals in a bind.

March 4, 2016
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