July 2013

202M live with peripheral artery disease ()
Death prompts GE to recall imaging systems ()
AHRA and Toshiba launch sixth annual Putting Patients First Program ()
Texas names annual blood pressure day ()
Coronary artery disease affects women differently ()
Hospitals face rough ride under reform but device makers may fare worse ()
Training, not self-interest, may prompt inappropriate MPI use ()
OR equipment failures higher for cardiac surgeries ()
ACE inhibitors may slow cognitive decline in dementia patients ()
Apps & oranges: Tool tracks meals, payments to doctors ()
The changing face(book) of medical research ()
A big but reversible problem ()
A Heavy Heart: The Staggering Cost of Obesity ()
Prescription for prescribers: Accountability ()
Case Managers: On the Frontline for Readmissions ()
Anticoagulants: The Brave New World ()
Warfarin: Fewer risks in younger patients? ()
ACC Corner | How Three Descriptions Affect Appropriateness of Care ()
Sodium Reduction Remains AHA Priority ()
The Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) publishes new standards for the cardiac cath lab ()
Boston Scientific receives FDA 510(k) clearance for the Rhythmia™ Mapping System ()
Kidneys & Congress ()
Bill to repeal SGR moves forward in House ()
Vorapaxar accepted for standard review by FDA ()
Coronary imaging catheter launched in U.S., Europe ()
Discontinuing statins may increase Parkinson’s risk ()
Ice-cream stand syndrome: Hospitals set up cardiac services near rivals ()
Schneider appointed director of Cardiovascular Research Institute ()
JenaValve raises $62.5 million in venture funding ()
Summa Health System receives largest philanthropic gift in organization’s history ()
Kidney stones may up risk of CHD in women ()
Kidney disease & calcium: Supplements may increase mortality risk ()
Toshiba partners with Unfors RaySafe to help make cardiovascular X-ray procedures safer for clinical staff ()
How to spot fungal meningitis lurking behind stroke ()
Echo screening: No benefit for general population ()
Oklahoma State University Medical Center: CVIS Enhances Image Quality & Productivity ()
Countdown to higher penalties ()
Most physician assistants plan to delay retirement ()
Moon phase & surgery: Does timing matter? ()
Lies & statistics: What really makes a healthcare system successful? ()
Are you ready for Sunshine? ()
ACC webinar to explore documentation and coding ()
A look at proposed 2014 Medicare payment, quality provisions ()
Skipping antihypertensive meds may lead to stroke complications ()
Vice dean to med schools: Get with the times ()
Beyond bells & whistles ()
The Heart of Leonardo ()
Ipsos Healthcare expands cardiovascular therapy monitor portfolio ()
Good strategies, poor execution? ()
Long-term obesity: A peek at the consequences ()
Zoll adds cardiac support system to portfolio ()
Stress CMR reduces coronary events in some patients ()
Six strategies may nip at heart failure readmissions ()
Medical panel lists ways to reduce PCI overuse ()
Dr. Valentin Fuster receives 2013 SCCT Arthur S. Agatston Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Award ()
Educational videos may help bridge ICD racial gap ()
Early surgery fails to edge out medical therapy for endocarditis ()
Abbott pays $310M for stent developer ()
Cardiac rehab after CABG: More grist for guidelines ()
Toshiba names X-Ray Vascular business unit director ()
Philips announces FDA clearance for its AlluraClarity interventional X-ray system ()
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists announces online availability of type 2 diabetes algorithm and consensus statement ()
Ruling blocks CoreValve sales in Germany ()
Boston Scientific launches Guidezilla Guide Extension Catheter in U.S. and Europe ()
STENTYS Self-Apposing stent approved in Europe for additional coronary indications ()
Expansion of PCI does not improve access ()
Analysis finds TAVR ‘relatively expensive’ ()
Apixaban on FDA’s docket for deep vein thrombosis ()
Cardiology practice, hospital settle suit for $4M ()
Innovation & being realistic ()
Capitation puts lid on use but not geographic variation ()
Mutation as muse ()
Another dud? Roche stops diabetes drug trial ()
Fed steps in cardiology-imaging kickback suit ()
Amgen and Servier announce product collaboration ()
Team advances research using growth factors to treat heart failure ()
2 preop steps reduce surgical site infections ()
Taking the lead off: Radiation shielding protects operators ()
Saint Luke's expands cardio wellness center services with opening of new Charles & Barbara Duboc Cardio Health & Wellness Center at Saint Luke's Hospital ()
American Heart Association honors Mount Sinai’s Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, for his global leadership ()