December 2014

ZOLL announces definitive agreement to acquire Advanced Circulatory Systems, Inc. ()
Evidence supports BP monitoring on the go for at-risk patients ()
Report: Infraredx pursues $55M IPO ()
Taking the pulse on patients past ()
Heart patients’ outcomes improve during exodus for meetings ()
Obese heart failure patients outlive leaner cohorts in population study ()
Acquisition adds to ZOLL’s resuscitation offerings ()
3 statins prescribed with antibiotic may raise risk of side effects ()
Bleeding complications may continue first year after TAVR ()
KLAS survey: 45% pondering CVIS consolidation ()
Lean process streamlines cardiac surgery extubation time ()
Preparing for 2015 ()
Age-adjusted test aims to reduce unneeded pulmonary embolism imaging ()
Cleveland Clinic adds Dallas hospitals to alliance ()
Infraredx announces research collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital to explore new generation of cardiovascular imaging devices ()
Stroke care imperiled by impending shortage of vascular neurologists ()
Intra-arterial therapy shines in MR CLEAN stroke trial ()
Study published in The New England Journal of Medicine finds intra-arterial treatment for clot removal is more effective at treating stroke than standard medical care ()
Henry Ford cardiologist leads first transcaval valve replacement in Europe ()
ACR 2015™ informatics and innovations sessions help radiology professionals navigate the new medical landscape ()
Vital Images' Endovascular Stent Planning Application with Fenestrated Stent Planning receives FDA clearance ()
Volcano announces 1,000th system activated with its iFR® (instant wave-Free Ratio™) Modality Worldwide ()
2015 code changes may cheer interventional cardiologists ()
HDL cholesterol’s carrying capacity lowers risk for atherosclerosis ()
Glycemic index may not be key to improved cardiovascular health ()
Philips buys Volcano’s IVUS, FFR assets for $1B ()
Active trend analysis helps hospitals find & correct PCI device issues ()
Asymptomatic, moderate regurgitation may not warrant annual echo exam ()
FDA clears way for two quadripolar leads ()
Do the math: Echo markups equal profits ()
LVAD replacement approach leads to better outcomes ()
Private ACO contracts: More downside risk & upfront payments ()
Anticoagulation's benefits may outweigh risks for afib with chronic kidney disease ()
With ICD-10 transition looming, more education needed on requirements ()
CT angiography helps screen asymptomatic patients ()
Circling back to ORBIT-AF: Bridging anticoagulation may increase bleeding, adverse events risk ()
More at your fingertips: ACC adds conditions, tools to guideline app ()
Cardiology PACS markets growing in N. America, Europe, Asia ()
In 5-year analysis, PCI wins over CABG for cost but not outcomes ()
Take the lead ()
Medtronic Receives FDA Approval and Launches Two New Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Quadripolar Leads ()
Sudden cardiac death may be linked to waist-to-hip ratio ()
Did u take ur meds? Texting improves BP/lipid medication adherence ()
Fee-for-service reimbursement cuts may put damper on stroke gains ()
Deep dive into HTN-3 helps ID ways to improve ()
Review shows minimal mechanical failures in newer St. Jude leads ()
Extubating heart surgery patients in OR safe with lower costs ()
For physicians, training area impacts early spending in practice ()
PCORI and NIH partner on request for applications to study how to improve blood pressure control in high-risk individuals ()
INR monitoring system may err in some patients ()
Prognostic value in NIRS? There's a glimmer ()
Hospital transfer times shape care for some STEMI patients ()
Temporary but increasingly durable ()
Cost analysis may support ICU transfers for intracranial bleeding ()
Cabin protects head, feet from radiation during device extractions ()
CT-based tool finds subgroups with increased risk of secondary stroke ()
Taking the long view on statins ()
ICD's shock history may inform next steps after battery fades ()
Risk of VTE increases with duration of surgery ()
Technology & the future of pediatric cardiology ()
Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute physician-researcher awarded NHLBI grant ()
For some, statins may encourage cataract development ()
Medicare maintains Kcentra’s add-on pay status ()
iRhythm Technologies receives CE Mark for ZIO Service, enters first international market with CardioLogic Ltd Partnership in United Kingdom ()
Tendyne announces successful first human implants of the Tendyne Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implant (TMVI) ()
MRI safe for some ICD patients with left ventricular leads ()
Exercise beats stenting, medical care for PAD costs ()
Epinephrine for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest may hurt long-term outcomes ()
Bleeding rates post-PCI reveal variation, chance for change ()
Scorpion’s sting may hold clue for managing heart failure ()
No bones about it: Statins a failure at reducing fractures in trial ()
Review gives CRT with defibrillators, pacemakers high marks ()
EHR-linked reminders improve heart medication adherence ()