December 2016

Hospital’s pediatric cardiology unit provides 6-year-old with memorable early Christmas ()
Models help predict ASCVD risk in adults with HIV ()
Abbott raises dividend for the 372nd consecutive quarter ()
Bioresorbable stents make Cleveland Clinic’s Top 10 innovations for 2017 ()
CMS finalizes new payment models for acute MI, CABG, cardiac rehabilitation ()
AHA urges CMS to cover telehealth services for cardiovascular disease, stroke ()
CMS approves facilities to perform carotid artery stenting for high-risk patients ()
High-fat diet makes cardiac images more clear ()
ACC, AHA release measure set for preventing sudden cardiac death ()
Females have higher one-year survival rate following TAVR ()
Novartis launches social network for heart failure patients, caregivers ()
Marital status may affect survival following strokes ()
Forest agrees to pay $38 million to settle kickback allegations ()
Mortality rate declines in Swedish patients born with CHD ()
Leading cardiologist to helm wearable sensor research in Ireland ()
Statin use may reduce mortality risk, cardiac complications following noncardiac surgery ()
Society of Thoracic Surgeons releases guidelines on surgical ablation in treatment of atrial fibrillation ()
Patching things up: New cardiac tool helps repair holes in children’s hearts ()
Level of evidence in atrial fibrillation guidelines remains consistent from 2001 to 2014 ()
FDA approves St. Jude Medical’s cardiac mapping system ()
Increased access to pediatric cardiac care is needed world-wide ()
Increasing nut consumption may reduce risk of coronary heart disease, stroke ()
Arena completes enrollment in trial for oral pulmonary arterial hypertension drug ()
Early adolescent obesity may increase cardiovascular risk in early 20s ()
Robocath appoints Pascal Guy as CEO ()
Improper dosing of NOACs may increase risk of mortality, cardiac hospitalization ()
After grandmother’s MI, doctor vows to communicate better with patients, families ()
Mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases varies considerably among U.S. counties ()
Married adults may have lower risk of death following strokes ()
Costs of generic heart failure drugs vary at chain, independent pharmacies ()
When it comes to obesity, one weight-loss approach won’t fit all ()
Microgreens have a macro-level impact on lowering LDL cholesterol ()
Apple app helps researchers track physical activity, examine cardiovascular health ()
Cardiologist, Syrian refugee serves as mentor for high school students ()
Patients with mild to moderate hypertriglyceridemia may have increased risk of MI, acute pancreatitis ()
New immunosensor could detect heart attacks in a minute ()
Sanofi plans to lay off 20% of cardiovascular, diabetes staff ()
Company evaluates cannabinoid therapies for heart failure, cardiac hypertrophy ()
ACC, STS provide updated results on TAVR procedures in the U.S. ()
Cancer patients may benefit from rivaroxaban to treat VTE ()
Beta blockers following acute MI may reduce mortality, increase functional decline in older adults ()
Screening for unmet basic needs improves blood pressure, cholesterol levels ()
Centurion recalls Multi-Med single lumen catheters ()
Massachusetts medical center notifies cardiac surgery patients of potential infection risk ()
Yusuf: Preventative cardiology must be a worldwide pursuit ()
Patients receiving dabigatran have high adherence rates, low risk of stroke, bleeding ()
Researchers search for a link between heart disease, psoriasis ()
Cardiologist, retired Army major general hired as CEO of the NIH Clinical Center ()
Abbott files lawsuit to terminate proposed Alere acquisition ()
Hospital agrees to $12 million settlement for alleged unnecessary cardiac procedures ()
Pacemaker implantations following TAVR may be more common than previously thought ()
Black adults with high blood pressure have increased risk of mortality, heart failure hospitalization ()
Q&A: Yancy credits ‘team-based approach’ for Northwestern University's improvement in cardiology ()
Age-adjusted death rate from heart disease, stroke increases in 2015 ()
Odds of suicide increase following an acute coronary syndrome ()
New FDA-approved drug treats cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes ()
New company plans to develop heart failure medications, hopes to cure heart disease ()
Government sues diagnostic testing company owner for false claims for cardiologist ()
FDA expands approval of Impella heart pumps for use in high-risk PCIs ()
MyoKardia Announces Appointment of Marc Semigran, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer ()
AHA, Children’s Heart Foundation announce 7 winners of heart defect research awards ()
Smoking even a few cigarettes increases risk of dying from cardiovascular disease ()
College football linemen at increased risk of hypertension ()
Breakfast cereal does the heart good ()
Alcohol remains major risk factor for atrial fibrillation ()
Biotronik enrolls first patients in study evaluating BioMonitor 2 in office setting ()
Ambulatory blood pressure often higher than clinic blood pressure among healthy adults ()
One minute can help patients avoid unnecessary hospitalization ()
Trump names Cleveland Clinic CEO Toby Cosgrove to forum ()
Houston woman sues cardiology center, physician for alleged medical records breach ()
CMS approves specialty code for advanced heart failure, transplant cardiologists ()
FDA approves empagliflozin to reduce risk of cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes, CVD ()
Oral heart failure medication proves safe, effective in phase 2 trial ()
Boston Scientific acquires tissue business for use in transcatheter heart valves ()
FDA approves Cardiac Dimensions to begin trial evaluating its mitral contour system ()
Three facilities receive CMS approval to perform destination therapy with ventricular assist devices ()
An overview of new payment models for cardiologists ()
An aspirin a day keeps the heart attacks away, at least for some ()
Cardiologists support Califf remaining as FDA commissioner in Trump administration ()