August 2015

Trial offers 'reassuring' evidence of low Sitagliptin complications ()
Studies identify gene associated with sudden cardiac death ()
Clinical risk score helps predict stroke and death in heart failure patients ()
FDA approves second PCSK9 inhibitor ()
ESC Congress 2015: BIOTRONIK Announces CE Approval and Pilot Study Results for BioMonitor 2 ()
Westmead Hospital Research Provides Significant Data ()
Abbott denies report of $25B bid for St. Jude Medical ()
Greatbatch agrees to acquire Lake Region Medical for more than $1.7 billion ()
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation Completes Acquisition Of CardiAQ ()
Proportion of Patients With Diabetes Undergoing CABG Spikes 5-Fold Over 4 Decades ()
Short-term outcomes are positive following TMVR ()
Discontinuing antihypertensive treatment does not benefit older adults with mild cognitive impairment ()
Cardiorespiratory fitness improvements reduce risk of atrial fibrillation ()
Medtronic agrees to acquire privately-held TMVR device manufacturer ()
Heart disease mortality rates are declining, but vary by age and sex ()
Colibri Heart Valve Strengthens Patent Portfolio with Receipt of 12th Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) Patent ()
More than one-third of older adults receive statins despite not having vascular disease ()
Working long hours is associated with increased risk of stroke ()
Most Americans think drug prices are unreasonable ()
Heart disease and stroke death rates increase in first quarter of 2015 ()
CDC launches initiative to control hypertension ()
Model identifies risk factors for early hospital readmission after PCI ()
American College of Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals Partner to Expand Medical Education Offerings in India ()
Nearly 90% of patients with heart failure are not referred to cardiac rehabilitation ()
Early surgery superior to rescue surgery for mitral regurgitation ()
Florida hospital closes pediatric cardiac surgery program ()
Data lacking on using mobile technologies to improve cardiovascular disease risk ()
Symptoms persist in patients hospitalized for heart failure ()
Moderate levels of physical activity may reduce heart failure risk in men ()
Cardiac troponin T concentration helps predict outcomes ()
ACC plans to launch two atrial fibrillation registries ()
Hospital personnel often overestimate facility performance in delivering stroke care ()
Understanding the factors behind hospital readmissions ()
Avinger, Inc. Announces Early 510(k) Filing for Pantheris ()
Trans fats are associated with increased risk for heart disease and death ()
Triple therapy leads to higher rates of major bleeding in older patients with AF and MI ()
Youths with major depression or bipolar disorder are at increased risk for CVD ()
Abiomed Announces Corporate Partnership With Fenway Park; Brings Impella Mobile Learning Lab to Historic Stadium ()
CVS Health medical officials seek changes in cholesterol guidelines ()
Government details case against bankrupt cardiac biomarker lab ()
Endovascular-first treatment strategy improves outcomes after ruptured AAA ()
More than 80% of 30-day readmissions following surgery are due to patient factors ()
Cook Medical recalls 38,000 angiographic catheters ()
Medicare analysis shows promising progress and results ()
Medtronic recalls EnVeo R loading systems ()
ACC applauds ABIM certification changes ()
SCCT Announces Recipients of 2015 Arthur S. Agatston Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Awards ()
Medtronic Launches the Entrust(TM) Delivery System in the United States ()
8 physicians receive CVD prevention award ()
Lower executive function is associated with stroke and CHD risk ()
FDA warns of serious adverse events with LVADs ()
Social media sites growing in popularity for LVAD patients and caregivers ()
Potential adverse events with new anticoagulants ()
TriVascular Technologies, Inc. Receives FDA Approval of the Ovation iX(TM) Abdominal Stent Graft System ()
ASE releases guidelines on echocardiography use with LVADs ()
Fewer than 25% of patients attend cardiac rehabilitation following acute MI ()
Company recalls hydrochlorothiazide tablets after finding clopidogrel in a bottle ()