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September 2016

Using ICDs in patients with LVADs may lower mortality rates in advanced heart failure patients (09/30/2016)

Twitter alerts cardiologist on public heart health data (09/30/2016)

4 policies to improve the identification of patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease (09/30/2016)

ACC expands cardiovascular disease prevention program to 9 countries (09/30/2016)

More issues arise with the HeartWare HVAD system (09/30/2016)

Shockwave Medical’s lithoplasty system achieves primary endpoint in single-arm study (09/29/2016)

University fellowship program addresses shortage of minority cardiologists (09/29/2016)

Abiomed Impella 2.5™and Impella 5.0™ Heart Pumps Receive Regulatory Approval From Japan Ministry of Health, Labor & Welfare (09/29/2016)

NHLBI names David Goff director of cardiovascular sciences division (09/29/2016)

Amgen expands CV portfolio with 2 agreements with Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (09/29/2016)

Disappearing act: Nevada Heart and Vascular implants dissolving heart stent (09/29/2016)

Despite reimbursement changes, cardiologists’ compensation continues to increase (09/29/2016)

Higher resting heart rates in African Americans are associated with increased mortality, hospitalizations (09/28/2016)

Data-based Evidence Drives Efficient Cath Lab Inventory Management (09/28/2016)

Queen Latifah to receive award from the Association of Black Cardiologists (09/28/2016)

9 benefits to having an AED in the workplace (09/28/2016)

Bystander CPR program improves neurologic outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (09/28/2016)

FDA clears Medtronic’s catheter for use in the peripheral vascular system (09/28/2016)

CardioFocus Begins U.S. Commercialization of HeartLight® System for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation with First Procedure at Mount Sinai (09/28/2016)

Dialysis organizations team up with CDC to protect patients (09/28/2016)

NIH awards $37 million for chelation therapy trial in patients with a prior MI, diabetes (09/27/2016)

Artificial blood vessels may reduce need for multiple surgeries in young heart patients (09/27/2016)

HCI3 not pleased with CMS’s new bundled payment plan for cardiology treatments (09/27/2016)

Chronic stroke survivors may benefit from electrical stimulation (09/27/2016)

Early detection, surgery shorten recovery time for stroke victims (09/27/2016)

Statin, nonstatin therapies may have similar relative risks of major vascular events (09/27/2016)

Ambulances better equipped to help people suffering from cardiac arrest (09/27/2016)

Abiomed Impella 2.5(TM)and Impella 5.0(TM) Heart Pumps Receive Regulatory Approval From Japan Ministry of Health, Labor & Welfare (09/27/2016)

National Lipid Association asks members to complete survey on PCSK9 inhibitors (09/26/2016)

Chagas parasitic heart disease threat creeps into U.S. (09/26/2016)

Increased abdominal fat may boost cardiovascular disease risk factors (09/26/2016)

Automated dispenser simplifies managing multiple medications (09/26/2016)

Cardiologist hopes combination medication can prevent MIs, save lives (09/26/2016)

Drinking tea may improve cardiovascular health (09/26/2016)

Cardiologists, primary care physicians share in bridging anticoagulation management (09/23/2016)

AHA creates tech center, encourages engagement from industry players (09/23/2016)

Women on the heart transplant list face a greater risk of death (09/23/2016)

Obesity epidemic threatens to end trend of longer lifespans (09/23/2016)

Treatment with colchicine is not linked to reducing cardiovascular mortality (09/23/2016)

Heart failure medication may lower risk of cardiovascular death, hospitalizations (09/23/2016)

Retired surgeon admits he lied to protect partner in malpractice lawsuit (09/23/2016)

Developing infective endocarditis following TAVR is associated with high mortality rates (09/22/2016)

Texas hospital first to use new heart catheter device (09/22/2016)

Intravascular study of PCSK9 inhibitor meets primary and secondary endpoints (09/22/2016)

New iPhone 7 app helps save lives (09/22/2016)

Heart Institute of the Caribbean founder receives award from UPenn (09/22/2016)

Open and endovascular AAA repair have similar cost-effectiveness and survival rates (09/22/2016)

SpringBoard Healthcare Launches Cath Lab, EP and IR Wage Survey (09/22/2016)

NHLBI awards $8 million grant for study to create a bioengineered, human heart tissue patch (09/21/2016)

UCLA researchers find molecule that could delay, prevent heart failure (09/21/2016)

Coronary angiography, PCI use following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest increases from 2000 to 2012 (09/21/2016)

Smoking has a lasting effect on the human genome (09/21/2016)

New 'super' type 2 diabetes medication gets FDA approval (09/21/2016)

Quality improvement program improves recognition, treatment of STEMI (09/21/2016)

Medtronic Valiant Captivia Demonstrates Safety and Efficacy at Three Years (09/21/2016)

CMS certifies Mississippi hospital for ventricular assist device therapy (09/21/2016)

MyoKardia Outlines Path to Registration for MYK-461 in Symptomatic, Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Patients and Provides Pipeline and Research Updates at Inaugural R&D Day (09/21/2016)

Loma Linda University receives patent for the use of nitrite to treat specific cardiovascular conditions (09/21/2016)

Investigational medication lowers cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetic patients (09/20/2016)

Medtronic hires Mark Ploof as senior vice president (09/20/2016)

Wearable technology may not help people lose weight (09/20/2016)

New wearable heart monitoring device connects with users' phones (09/20/2016)

Alternative to high risk surgery? New TAVI device approved in Europe (09/20/2016)

Thyroid hormone levels may help predict risk of sudden cardiac death (09/20/2016)

AHA releases statement on the link between sleep disorders, cardiovascular health (09/19/2016)

Earlier menopause could increase risk for poor cardiovascular outcomes (09/19/2016)

EBR Systems receives FDA approval to start clinical trial of its wireless cardiac pacing system (09/19/2016)

Depression during pregnancy linked to gestational diabetes (09/19/2016)

3 reasons patients should call 9-1-1 when having a heart attack (09/19/2016)

6 tips for adopting a whole food, plant-based diet from NY cardiologist (09/19/2016)

New sound therapy can reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients (09/19/2016)

AHA seeks public comment for recommendations on use of telephone CPR (09/19/2016)

Mayors in five cities participate in weekly walks to raise heart disease awareness (09/16/2016)

Chronic kidney disease, hypertension are common after children undergo cardiac surgery (09/16/2016)

Probiotics do the heart good (09/16/2016)

FDA clears Shockwave Medical’s lithoplasty system for patients with peripheral artery disease (09/16/2016)

Shockwave Medical Announces FDA Clearance of the Company’s Lithoplasty® System, the First and Only Technology to Use Sound Waves to Treat Calcified Peripheral Artery Disease (09/16/2016)

Donald Trump releases cardiovascular test data and other medical information (09/16/2016)

Novo Nordisk recalls six batches of the GlucaGen HypoKit (09/15/2016)

Researchers develop ointment to reverse neuropathy in diabetic patients (09/15/2016)

Easier to stomach? New aspirin drug promises fewer gastric ulcers (09/15/2016)

Hillary Clinton releases updated medical information after pneumonia diagnosis (09/15/2016)

Considerable variability exists among cardiovascular guidelines (09/15/2016)

The Journal of the American Medical Association Publishes Medtronic's Hybrid Closed Loop System Pivotal Trial Results (09/15/2016)

Drinking one alcoholic drink a day may increase risk of atrial fibrillation (09/15/2016)

Intensive blood pressure management may be cost-effective (09/14/2016)

FDA approves the IN.PACT balloon to treat in-stent restenosis (09/14/2016)

Endovascular therapy trumps tPA for distal stroke clot treatment (09/14/2016)

AHA calls for elimination of childhood exposure to secondhand smoke (09/14/2016)

Claret Medical Announces Sentinel Pivotal IDE Trial to be Featured in Late-breaking Trial Session at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) Conference (09/14/2016)

More than 25% of Medicare beneficiaries are nonadherent to antihypertensives (09/14/2016)

Cardiovascular Research Foundation announces late-breaking trials for TCT conference (09/13/2016)

Long-term effectiveness of mobile, internet health interventions remain uncertain (09/13/2016)

Light therapy could offer same benefits as electric shock defibrillation after MI (09/13/2016)

Electrical stimulation therapy improves manual dexterity among stroke patients (09/13/2016)

Cardiologist says Hillary Clinton likely had an episode of syncope (09/13/2016)

Nearly 75% of cardiothoracic surgeons are satisfied with careers (09/13/2016)

WellDoc® Announces Agreement with LifeScan Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Care Company, to Finalize Commercial Partnership to Deliver Combined, Best-in-Class Digital Therapeutic Solution for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (09/13/2016)

Colibri Heart Valve Enters Agreement with Venus Medtech to Form Joint Venture to Develop Next-Generation Transcatheter Heart Valve Technologies (09/13/2016)

FDA approves disposable glucose sensor for patients with type 2 diabetes (09/12/2016)

ACC submits comments to CMS regarding payment proposals (09/12/2016)

Genome study suggests blood vessels control blood pressure (09/12/2016)

Irregular heartbeat increases risk for other serious cardiac conditions (09/12/2016)

FDA investigates allegations against St. Jude Medical (09/12/2016)

Men have twice the MI risk compared with women even after adjusting for risk factors (09/12/2016)

New ESC Guidelines Support Recent Medtronic Innovations for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (09/12/2016)

JACC retracts study on rotor ablation in atrial fibrillation patients (09/12/2016)

Big data may help identify the molecular pathology of cardiometabolic disease (09/09/2016)

AHA, ACC update regulations for athletes, giving soccer star a second chance (09/09/2016)

Aralez purchases U.S. and Canadian rights to sell Merck’s oral cardiovascular medication (09/09/2016)

Regular exercise may decrease healthcare costs, utilization (09/09/2016)

Diabetes medical equipment companies to pay more than $12 million to resolve criminal allegations (09/09/2016)

Polyunsaturated fatty acids have no association with cardiovascular mortality (09/08/2016)

Florida cardiologist mired in Medicare scandal to sell his practice (09/08/2016)

Public reporting of PCI may dissuade physicians from treating high-risk patients (09/08/2016)

New zip skin closures save time in cath lab, reduce tissue damage (09/08/2016)

Cost-effectiveness of CardioMEMS device for heart failure remains questionable (09/08/2016)

Researchers launch study to evaluate risks, benefits of ECG screening in high school athletes (09/07/2016)

Super fan: New Jersey cardiologist owns $40 million of sports memorabilia (09/07/2016)

Aspirin protects the heart because it impacts the genes (09/07/2016)

St. Jude Medical sues two companies, three individuals for false statements about cardiac devices (09/07/2016)

Researchers call for more studies evaluating how to treat stroke patients with anemia (09/07/2016)

Blacks, Latinos have easier time quitting cigarettes than whites (09/07/2016)

Most patients taking warfarin do not have stable long-term INR values (09/06/2016)

Canadian Cardiovascular Society updates atrial fibrillation guidelines (09/06/2016)

AEDs are often inaccessible following out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (09/06/2016)

Elderly adults may not benefit from using electric fans during extreme heat and humidity (09/06/2016)

Defibrillator market to reach $14.21 billion by 2021 (09/06/2016)

AHA, others form alliance to improve survival following cardiac arrest (09/06/2016)

Patients with hypertension, coronary artery disease may not benefit from low blood pressure targets (09/02/2016)

FDA warns of adverse events related to the Vascu-Guard peripheral vascular patch (09/02/2016)

FDA approves stroke treatment device (09/02/2016)

Tobacco companies challenge FDA’s plan to evaluate safety of e-cigarettes, cigars (09/02/2016)

Obesity rates drop in four states, remain high in southern states, for minorities (09/02/2016)

Pope Francis addresses attendees at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Rome (09/02/2016)

Deadly gas gives diabetes patients a better life (09/02/2016)

Prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy regimen after PCI may benefit patients with PAD (09/02/2016)

Using beta-blockers after elective PCI does not improve cardiovascular outcomes in older adults (09/01/2016)

Opioid drug use by vein injection related to heart infections (09/01/2016)

Low diastolic blood pressure puts patients at greater risk (09/01/2016)

CMS approves left atrial appendage occlusion registry (09/01/2016)

FDA approves new bolus vial form of tirofiban hydrochloride (09/01/2016)

Express Scripts Launches Diabetes Care Value Program℠, Guaranteeing More Affordable, Higher-Quality Diabetes Care (09/01/2016)

Conjoined twins survive heart, liver separation surgeries (09/01/2016)

Internet and mobile interventions may increase healthy behaviors (09/01/2016)

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