February 2015

European societies offer roadmap for clear nuclear cardiology reporting ()
Safer interventional procedures with enhancements to Toshiba’s Dose Tracking System ()
Stepwise ablation controls some persistent afib up to 5 years ()
Early-bird abstracts take wing ()
High-resolution CT focuses VT treatment on tiny targets ()
Robots lend a hand to success in cardiac operating rooms ()
Increased risks for PAD, heart failure seen with type 2 diabetes ()
CorPath robotic-assisted peripheral vascular intervention trial enrolls first patient ()
Younger women, clinicians often dismiss signs of heart attack ()
Six simple tips for minimizing your risk of a lawsuit ()
ACC.15: Attendees to get early look at most abstracts, plus late-breaker highlights ()
WomenHeart announces findings of first patient research on cholesterol and familial hypercholesterolemia ()
Guideline-based therapy may be underutilized following PCI, CABG ()
Men, women with AF get similar but inadequate thromboprophylaxis care ()
A word of advice to doctors turned writers ()
At the Heart of Cardiovascular Care: Leveraging IT to Help Enhance Patient Care ()
Convicted cardiologist, two other parties to shell out $650K ()
New UTHealth research looks at app to help minority stroke patients improve health ()
Mary McGowan named Chief Executive Officer of WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease ()
Million Hearts recognizes 2014 Hypertension Control Champions ()
New data from IMPROVE-IT study of VYTORIN (ezetimibe/simvastatin) and TRA 2ºP TIMI 50 study of ZONTIVITY (vorapaxar) to be presented at American College of Cardiology scientific essions ()
Worth stressing? Anger may trigger MI episodes ()
Bleeding rates higher when pairing MI treatment with NSAIDs ()
Guideline adherence, safety don’t always go hand-in-hand at hospitals ()
Some like it hot: Saunas may provide cardio-protective benefits ()
Twelve early-career interventional cardiologists selected for emerging leader mentorship program ()
Cath lab work-related pain hits techs, nurses hardest ()
AUC may influence some, not all, forms of cardiac imaging ()
Chest pain patients at highest risk skip follow-up after emergency visit ()
HeartWare recall targets clinical trial participants ()
CMS allows add-on payments for drug-coated balloons ()
Cholesterol takes back seat to whole diet in USDA recommendations ()
Prairie Heart Institute breaks a record: First cath lab in Illinois to achieve ACE accreditation ()
Hypertension guideline writing process underway; new recommendations for managing high blood pressure expected in 2016 ()
Dr. Joseph Loscalzo to deliver SCAI 2015 Mullins Lecture on how network medicine could uncover personalized treatments for heart disease ()
Building awareness about radiation, one message at a time ()
3D printed roadmap provides simulation for aortic arch stenting ()
FDA issues Class 1 recall for 13,000 MRI systems ()
PCSK9 brings exorbitant price, and perhaps cost-control consensus ()
Apron protects operators from radiation but at cost to patients ()
CT-based calcium score may provide long-term outlook on CAD risk ()
Dive into cardiology liability claims reveals common mistakes ()
Laggards no more: Productivity analysis puts hospitals on plus side ()
Deferred revascularization safe with FFR guidance ()
Early discharge safe with minimal anesthesia, transfemoral TAVR ()
Real-world use gives fondaparinux advantage over heparin ()
Donor heart acceptance rate drops as demand rises ()
FDA recalls two Trellis peripheral devices ()
Risk calculator redux: More evidence suggests recalibrations required ()
15 suits filed over cardiac cath procedures at LifePoint facilities ()
Off-label use of familiar PCI drug results in fewer bleeds ()
Progress with stroke ()
FEVAR pitch: 3D CT cuts radiation exposure ()
Electronic shared-decision tool may open up patient-provider dialogue ()
ISC.15: TNK tPA as alternative to alteplase appears safe, feasible ()
Google adds detail to search results for 400 ailments ()
ISC.15: Just add water? Hydration may help turn tide in stroke care ()
ISC.15: Stent thrombectomy pulls ahead of alteplase alone in ischemic stroke ()
ISC.15: Vitamin D may predict stroke severity ()
New year, new chance to improve ‘pay for value’ approach ()
ISC.15: Insertable monitor cost-effective in cryptogenic stroke patients ()
ISC.15: Functional stroke outcomes improved by rapid endovascular treatment ()
Biomarker strategy safe for ruling out acute MI in low-risk patients ()
Connecting the dots: Brain lesions after CAS may show stroke risk ()
ACC examines impact of Medicare changes on imaging ()
Budget tries to close gap in cardiology fees ()
Demo takes CMR’s pulse as sleuth for microvascular disease ()
Risk remains high beyond 30 days of discharge for MI, heart failure ()
FDA opens door for transcarotid stenting system ()
Chosen wisely? Stress test rates already low for low-risk surgeries ()
Cardiology groups laud ABIM's decision to change MOC program ()
Going lean trims D2B time by facilitating teamwork ()
Speech-based med reminders show promise with familiarity, repetition ()
Ticagrelor found cost-effective despite U.S. risk profile ()
Heart month: Well intentioned, but … ()
County, not hospital itself, may influence readmission rates ()
Paramedic partners in stroke care can bring early, rapid treatment ()
Some risks for cardiac death post-TAVR may be avoided ()
Angina relief device succeeds on symptoms ()
Doc fix may meet its mandate, circuitously ()
Medicare raises bar for covering medical technologies ()
Collaborative valve registry shines as example of cooperation, data excellence ()
Cardiologist-driven heart failure care may improve short-term outcomes ()
Patients may be willing to take pills for longer lives, healthier outcomes ()
Light jogging may have longevity edge over strenuous activity, sedentary lifestyle ()
Pacemaker battery life stretched with remote monitoring, optimized pacing ()
Review of hospital care finds high rates of IV fluids given for acute heart failure ()
Cardiocom, Medtronic's patient monitoring services business, announces partnerships with home health care companies ()
Mixed outcomes noted in mild stroke treated with rtPA ()
Stroke.15: Late-breaking trials docket unveiled for International Stroke Convention ()
Acute care echocardiography guidelines offer clarifying insights ()