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May 2015

HDL cholesterol function is associated with incident CHD events (05/29/2015)

J&J pockets almost $2B with Cordis sale (05/29/2015)

Cardiology practice pays $3.6M to settle fraud case (05/29/2015)

TAVR’s chance to improve safety (05/29/2015)

Remote ischemic preconditioning reduces rate of acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery (05/29/2015)

Socioeconomic status predicts cardiovascular risk in African Americans (05/29/2015)

Federal payment model focuses on reducing cardiovascular risk (05/28/2015)

Overhead costs for health plans under ACA are soaring (05/28/2015)

Imaging change cuts radiation exposure during TAVR procedures (05/27/2015)

Obesity contributes to increased risk of AF across clinical settings (05/27/2015)

Medicaid expansion reduces uninsured rate among older adults (05/27/2015)

Test shows hospitals how CDS reduces malpractice losses (05/27/2015)

Fasting triglyceride levels predict cardiovascular risk after ACS (05/27/2015)

Home-based walking regimen helps patients with PAD (05/27/2015)

Thoratec receives conditional FDA approval for the Shield II U.S. clinical trial for HeartMate PHP (05/27/2015)

CMS proposes changes to Medicaid managed care (05/27/2015)

Endovascular treatment trials underscore CT imaging’s value (05/26/2015)

Drinking alcohol may contribute to heart problems for older adults (05/26/2015)

Bridge therapy during warfarin interruption leads to high bleeding risk (05/26/2015)

HHS provides $112 million in funding for cardiovascular disease (05/26/2015)

More cardiology imaging services performed in hospitals instead of offices (05/26/2015)

Cadillac tax for high-cost health plans concerns CFOs (05/26/2015)

Benefit-risk assessment tilts toward low-dose aspirin after PCI (05/26/2015)

3D TEE: How Is the Technology Transforming? (05/24/2015)

PCI perplexities: Radial shunned despite bleeding advantage (05/22/2015)

Riata, TAVR & legacies (05/22/2015)

Report includes bypass, heart failure in hospital ratings (05/21/2015)

ACC offers memoriam for late past president (05/20/2015)

Cardiac MR’s AUC may need to upgrade some indications (05/20/2015)

Adults reporting depression more likely to experience strokes (05/20/2015)

Survival rates increase with more activity in patients with ICDs and CRT devices (05/20/2015)

Nearly 150,000 people sign up for insurance during extension period (05/20/2015)

Truly informed PCI patients (05/20/2015)

Edwards temporarily freezes enrollment in mitral valve program (05/20/2015)

TAVR in low-risk patients holds steady at 2 years (05/19/2015)

Wide variation in outcomes following CAS procedures at U.S. hospitals (05/19/2015)

Cyber attacks contribute to $6B in healthcare system costs (05/19/2015)

HRS.15: No adverse outcomes in patients with ICD system undergoing MRIs (05/19/2015)

HRS statement recommends remote monitoring as standard of care (05/19/2015)

HRS.15: WiCS-LV device is clinically effective but has some safety issues (05/19/2015)

Few chest pain patients with negative ED status face short-term risk (05/18/2015)

Informed patients more likely to opt against angiography, PCIs (05/18/2015)

HRS.15: Electrical failure occurs in 5.9% of Canadian patients using Riata lead (05/18/2015)

HRS.15: Baroreflex activation therapy improves quality of life in heart failure patients (05/18/2015)

HRS.15: Patients underestimate risk of stroke with atrial fibrillation (05/18/2015)

SCAI honors members for outstanding service, dedication (05/18/2015)

New resources help healthcare providers understand, diagnose mystery strokes (05/18/2015)

HRS.15: Safety and efficacy of VGLB procedure similar to RF ablation (05/15/2015)

FDA issues another recall for HeartWare (05/15/2015)

Data shows the CardioMEMS HF System adds incremental benefit when combined with device therapy and is cost effective (05/15/2015)

At Heart Rhythm 2015, an international panel of experts provides concise diagnosis and treatment recommendations to improve quality of care for patients with specific cardiovascular syndromes (05/15/2015)

HRS.15: Early Micra TPS analysis shows 100 percent success in implantation (05/15/2015)

HRS.15: Uninterrupted rivaroxaban rivals warfarin with ablations (05/15/2015)

The disconnect in remote monitoring (05/15/2015)

HRS.15: Cryoballoon technique as effective as radiofrequency ablation (05/14/2015)

HRS.15: Remote monitoring leads to cost savings, fewer hospitalizations (05/14/2015)

HRS.15: MRI doesn’t compromise ICD’s safety, effectiveness (05/14/2015)

Cardiac drug sales: Who’s on top & who’s slipping (05/14/2015)

‘Cloaked’ leads may pave way for MRI-compatible ICDs (05/13/2015)

How to avoid being approved by the FDA but shunned by Medicare (05/13/2015)

Remote monitoring tech in cardiac devices helps improve survival (05/13/2015)

Most costs tied to index PCI, not 30-day hospitalizations (05/13/2015)

Report finds healthcare billing, payment systems concern consumers (05/13/2015)

Hospital size and type affect mortality following OAR and EVAR (05/13/2015)

AstraZeneca and Montreal Heart Institute to screen 80,000 samples for cardiovascular and diabetes genetic traits (05/13/2015)

Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) publishes new standards for electrophysiology (EP) and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) (05/13/2015)

Abbott and GE Healthcare announce agreement to improve treatment of people with atrial fibrillation (05/13/2015)

St. Jude Medical expands portfolio of MRI-compatible devices to high voltage in Europe (05/13/2015)

Cardiovascular outcomes trial of obesity drug stops early (05/12/2015)

Quitting smoking after PCI leads to quality of life improvements (05/12/2015)

CXO survey finds many physicians remain on sidelines (05/12/2015)

Fewer adults in U.S. have elevated triglyceride levels (05/12/2015)

Dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and aspirin reduces stroke risk (05/12/2015)

FDA approves shorter, third-gen cryoballoon (05/12/2015)

Doctors worry about patients recording visits (05/12/2015)

Digital interventions help corral heart disease in meta-analysis (05/11/2015)

Researchers identify genes associated with increased risk for ischemic stroke (05/11/2015)

Hospital traits may explain deficiencies in PCI rehab referrals (05/11/2015)

Melody valve has favorable long-term hemodynamic and clinical outcomes (05/11/2015)

Boston Scientific announces scheduled presentations at Heart Rhythm Society 2015 (05/11/2015)

Narrow networks becoming common (05/11/2015)

FDA clears Greatbatch’s sutureless pacing lead (05/08/2015)

Recent advances lead to low mortality rates in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (05/08/2015)

SCAI.15: In practice, prasugrel use may not mimic trials (05/08/2015)

Dr. James C. Blankenship inducted as 39th SCAI president (05/08/2015)

Surprises with stroke (05/08/2015)

Amarin sues FDA over off-label use discussions with physicians (05/08/2015)

SCAI.15: Orbital atherectomy sustains its benefits at 2 years (05/07/2015)

Death rates for heart disease decrease among baby boomers (05/07/2015)

Nearly 17M gain health insurance coverage, thanks to ACA (05/07/2015)

Mental stress in HF patients leads to increase in heart rate, blood pressure (05/07/2015)

Science, art & strategy (05/07/2015)

Pulmonary-vein isolation alone suffices for persistent AF (05/06/2015)

Comprehensive stroke centers may be effective at lowering all-cause mortality (05/06/2015)

Tertiary heart centers associated with longer survival after cardiac arrest (05/06/2015)

EHR use doesn’t appear to improve quality, outcomes in stroke (05/06/2015)

Study evaluates optimal aspirin dose to treat heart disease (05/06/2015)

More than 10% of patients hospitalized for HF have worsening symptoms (05/06/2015)

Medtronic to unveil first-of-its-kind clinical data for cardiac therapies at Heart Rhythm 2015 (05/06/2015)

MI FREEE puts post-MI savings from full drug coverage at $2B (05/05/2015)

More than 76% of cardiac arrest survivors return to work (05/05/2015)

Pioneer ACO model saves $385M in first two years (05/05/2015)

Tracking via online tool leads to 46% reduction in CVC usage (05/05/2015)

Iowa City Heart Center joins university system (05/04/2015)

Wine may improve spirits but not outcomes for heart failure patients (05/04/2015)

GI events are most common bleeding complication 1 year after PCI (05/04/2015)

Poll finds ER volumes increasing, concerns mounting about preparedness (05/04/2015)

Rx for physician burnout: High-quality supervisors (05/04/2015)

Hospital society names Pollack president and CEO (05/04/2015)

Off-label use of Lariat device associated with death, urgent cardiac surgery (05/04/2015)

Patients with in-hospital stroke face delays for diagnosis and treatment (05/04/2015)

Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) publishes new standards for pediatric and adult congenital cardiac catheterization laboratories (05/04/2015)

NPs, PAs as effective as primary care docs in outpatient setting (05/01/2015)

More than 45% of patients in UK survive 5 years after TAVR (05/01/2015)

Get ready for SCAI, HRS (05/01/2015)

Federal government spends more than $100B for Medicare Part D (05/01/2015)

Only 10% of healthcare companies use advanced data and analytics tools (05/01/2015)

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