June 2017

The Value Proposition: Aligning Compensation with Quality Care ()
Black heart failure patients hospitalized twice as often as whites ()
South Carolina hospital hires new cardiologist ()
Extra weight may improve survival after stroke in ‘obesity paradox’ ()
Stroke rates spike among young, urban populations ()
Study links chocolate consumption to lower AFib risk ()
Economic inequalities lead to disparities in cardiovascular disease rates ()
Stroke program to launch in China this fall ()
Philips to acquire Spectranetics for $1.7B ()
Cardiovascular Health Advocates to Launch Change.org Petition to National Association of Insurance Commissioners Regarding Access to Cholesterol-Lowering Therapies ()
Georgia hospital begins providing routine cardiac care to cancer patients ()
ACC 'deeply concerned' by Senate healthcare bill; AHA calls for 'no' vote ()
Healthy lifestyle reduces hypertension in black Americans ()
AHA argues funding cardiac research now could save billions later ()
JFK Medical Center opens new cardiac, pulmonary rehab facility ()
Children’s National begins work on new rheumatic heart disease center with $3.7 million grant ()
Brooklyn hospital opens comprehensive cardiac center ()
Novel Findings Obtained with the PURE EP System to be Presented at American Heart Association’s BCVS Scientific Sessions 2017 ()
University of Cincinnati tests new magnetic stimulation therapy to treat stroke ()
Illinois hospital now offers full cardiology services with new hire ()
Breastfeeding could reduce chance of heart disease, stroke in women ()
New York heart center hires new cardiologist ()
Breast implants could skew ECG results ()
Transportation noise could contribute to cardiovascular disease ()
Merit Medical’s Embosphere® Microspheres Receive FDA 513(f)(2) (de novo) Classification for Prostatic Artery Embolization Indication ()
Stiff rules work for keeping vessel stiffness at bay ()
Stroke severity could be lessened with regular exercise ()
Arizona hospital tests new mitral valve procedure that avoids open heart surgery ()
Cardiac devices could help identify cause, time of death in forensic cases ()
Stereotaxis launches cardiac catheter module in Europe ()
Cholesterol-lowering vaccine shows promise in mice ()
Eating healthy fats, not saturated fats, could lower cardiovascular risks ()
Survey shows most American workers can't address cardiac emergencies ()
Daily aspirin use linked to higher risk of bleeding in older patients ()
Horseback riding proves therapeutic for stroke victims ()
TVT2017: 4C MR therapy could be safer than other TMVR approaches ()
TVT2017: Experimental transcatheter device yields consistent, positive outcomes for patients ()
Extended exposure to airport noise may increase risk of stroke, heart flutter ()
Arthritis drug shows promise in combatting protein that causes aortic valve stenosis ()
Healing hearts, one molecule at a time ()
Ohio cardiologist sentenced to 20 years in prison for performing unnecessary tests ()
Experimental ultrasound tool eradicates blood clots ()
Bacteria in open-heart surgery device more common than scientists thought ()
Pennsylvania cardiologist dies at 75 ()
Drones could be shockingly quick delivering AEDs during cardiac arrest ()
Do mortality rates differ according to baseline heart rates for those taking beta-blockers? ()
Northwell Health ranks high among New York providers in cardiac surgery outcome data ()
Blacks with MI have higher mortality rates after ambulance diversion ()
GE Healthcare's Flannery named CEO of General Electric; Immelt to retire ()
Hitachi Healthcare Americas Partners with the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute to Advance the Evaluation of Left Ventricular Mechanical Function ()
FDA approves remote heart monitoring device ()
New cardiac imaging FFRct gets high rating from BCBS ()
American Heart Association and The Children’s Heart Foundation fund more than $550,000 in congenital heart defect research with third round of grants ()
Treatment disparities growing among AFib patients ()
Cardiologists lack education, willingness to discuss nutrition ()
Australian woman works to raise awareness of congenital heart disease, acceptance of surgery scars ()
FDA approves Sentinel device from Claret to reduce stroke during TAVR ()
Looking at data, differently ()
Hitachi Healthcare Americas to Introduce the “Lisendo 880” at ASE 2017, the New Premium 2D and 3D Cardiovascular Ultrasound System by Hitachi ()
Sleeping in on weekends might be bad for the heart ()
Emerging surgical techniques shown to reduce heart surgery complications ()
Astrazeneca to Present Scientific Advances in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases at 2017 ADA Scientific Sessions ()
Mother overcomes congenital heart defect to give birth to healthy daughter ()
Imaging study reveals new ways to widen blood vessels ()
The dawn of rejecting rejection? ()
Memphis mobile stroke unit brings services to those in need ()
Scientists ID cell that can regenerate heart tissue after MI ()
5 points on cardiologist salary info, demographics from recent survey ()
Combining smaller doses of hypertension meds could be more effective than the standard ()
New wireless, battery-free pacemaker is powered by microwaves ()
FDA approves expanded use of Sapien 3 heart valve ()
Improved quality interventions for heart failure patients linked to reduced readmissions, varying costs ()
Cardiac PET Imaging: When It’s the Right Test at the Right Time ()
Detroit hospital treats first high-risk patient with Tryton stent ()
Weill Cornell Medicine names new chief of pediatric cardiology ()
Amgen seeks market approval for Repatha in U.S., Europe ()
Claret Medical Receives FDA Clearance to Market Sentinel Cerebral Protection System in the U.S. ()
Medicare patients struggle to obtain COPD inhalers ()
Long-term survivors of pediatric cancer linked to CVD risk ()
Nevada requires CPR training to graduate high school ()
Machine learning mines EHRs to predict heart failure ()
California surgeons use new blood flow technique to prevent stroke ()
Toshiba Medical’s Premium Cardiac Ultrasound Solution Helps Clinicians Improve Diagnostic Accuracy ()
Here’s how heart rate could influence why men are more prone to criminal activity ()
South Dakota heart institute names new CEO ()
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Mount Sinai open fetal medicine, heart programs ()
Physician-vendors partner for patient good ()
Liver disease more prominent in Fontan surgery patients, research shows ()
Scottish study aims to develop new PET tracers to detect atherothrombosis ()
New research suggests not all heart attack patients benefit from beta blockers ()
Can a genetic mutation kill heart disease? Not so fast ()
Ra Medical Systems’ DABRA Begins First Commercial, FDA-Cleared, In-Patient Use ()