January 2018

Cardiac rehab after VAD implantation rare—but effective ()
High doses of vitamin D shown to restore cardiovascular system post-heart attack ()
Researchers propose new method for predicting AAA growth, rupture ()
Interim publication of randomized trial results could be confusing, misleading ()
Researchers debunk medicine's 'July phenomenon' in stroke patients ()
NOACs superior to warfarin for outcomes after intracerebral hemorrhage ()
Long-term breastfeeding lowers mothers' risk of hypertension ()
Psychiatric patients less likely to receive thrombolysis following stroke ()
Survey: Physicians skeptical about value-driven payment models ()
More than 10% of stroke patients still can't afford meds under ACA ()
Scientists uncover contributor to heart attack, stroke ()
New study to evaluate weight-loss surgery in lower-BMI patients ()
ACA reduced out-of-pocket spending—but premiums rose at near-equal rate ()
Tech allows researchers to detect heart rate via webcam ()
IN.PACT Admiral Demonstrates Consistent and Durable Outcomes in New Two-Year Japan Data and IN.PACT Global Critical Limb Ischemia Cohort Analysis ()
Newly reported rates of diabetes, hypertension ‘a call to action’ for India ()
Retinal infarction requires better follow-up care to prevent future strokes ()
New registry aims to improve quality of cardiovascular imaging ()
Less than 1% of stroke survivors meet healthy heart standards ()
Guideline adherence—not patient volume—linked to better heart failure care ()
Lack of long-term funding could threaten diabetes research ()
Researcher reacts to CMS proposal to expand coverage for patients with pacemakers, defibrillators ()
Working before and after stroke associated with better brain health ()
Stent system for intracranial stenosis may benefit repeat stroke victims ()
Asian Americans have more severe strokes than whites—but outcomes are improving ()
Home-based cardiac rehab boosts participation among veterans ()
Nationwide web system helps physicians flag duplicate prescriptions ()
Medtronic Launches IDE Study to Evaluate the Abre(TM) Venous Self-Expanding Stent System in Patients with Deep Venous Disease ()
Finances, mistrust of hospitals cause neighborhood disparities in stroke response ()
40% of cardiomyopathies stem from genetics ()
Less than 1/2 of stroke patients referred for rehab receive it ()
Changes in heart rate over time correlate with cardiovascular risk ()
Flu patients 6 times more likely to have heart attack in week after diagnosis ()
Combining drugs for BP, cholesterol more effective in stroke prevention ()
Alex Azar confirmed as HHS secretary in largely partisan vote ()
Tiny robots may one day deliver drugs inside human body ()
Wearable patch successfully assesses patients' heart failure status ()
LAA closure cuts risk of thromboembolism in AFib patients ()
Dental office saves life of patient in cardiac arrest with AED, first aid ()
Abbott’s 4th quarter revenues up 42% ()
Rare type of stroke afflicting more pregnant women ()
Highlights: AHA/ASA 2018 ischemic stroke guidelines ()
Location of military assignment tied to obesity risk for families ()
Medtronic Launches ENCHANT Study to Evaluate ChEVAR Parallel Graft Technique with the Endurant(TM) II/IIs Stent Graft System ()
Man discovers rare congenital heart defect at age 40 ()
Older patients with 4+ chronic diseases expected to double by 2035 ()
Longtime AFib patients see lower cancer risk ()
Trauma rewires kids' bodies for susceptibility to heart disease ()
Even moderate alcohol intake can raise blood pressure ()
Adult heart disease could stem from fetal infections ()
Researchers link birth weight, childhood growth patterns to obesity ()
Fitness improves CVD risk across spectrum of coronary artery calcium scores ()
Nonstatin use climbing, despite weak evidence ()
Patients less likely to survive in-hospital cardiac arrest on nights, weekends ()
Researchers ID risk of heart failure subtypes by gender, race ()
Excessive sleepiness linked to increased risk of CVD, MI ()
Early results promising for ketogenic diet ()
AHA: USDA’s move to lower nutrition standards for school lunches ‘deserves an F’ ()
Noted Cardiologists Jennifer H. Mieres, MD and Stacey E. Rosen, MD Launch Call to Action and New Book "Heart Smart For Women: Six S.T.E.P.S. in Six Weeks To Heart-Healthy Living" ()
Baxter Announces U.S. FDA Approval of Ready-to-Use Cardiovascular Medication Bivalirudin ()
Women’s higher risk of death after MI explained by age, comorbidities ()
‘Hot yoga’ doesn’t need to be hot to achieve vascular benefits ()
Diabetes Mellitus: A Personal Perspective ()
OHCA survivors report restricted socialization, increased cognitive impairment post-arrest ()
FDA Mini-Sentinel Assessment Confirms Safety and Effectiveness of XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) and its Association with a Lower Risk of Ischemic Stroke vs. Warfarin ()
As kidney disease progresses, so does risk of stroke ()
Asymptomatic AFib patients ‘may not receive adequate treatment' ()
Whole-body imaging links heart, brain inflammation after MI ()
New analysis: Readmissions penalties don’t increase mortality for heart failure ()
Baseline depression linked to poorer outcomes in TAVR, SAVR ()
General anesthesia trumps sedation for thrombectomy in randomized trial ()
Money Matters: Unpacking Gender Bias in Compensation ()
Transparency & Tradeoffs: Clinicians Can Help Patients Be Better Healthcare Consumers ()
Real-time Tool: As Demand for Value Grows, Societies Expand Registry Offerings ()
Higher statin doses tied to fewer deaths, amputations in PAD patients ()
Compensation Quandary: How to Incorporate Academic Missions into a Comp Plan ()
Smart Support: Artificial Intelligence Will Help, Not Replace, Electrophysiologists ()
Insuring Against a Data Breach: Are Cyber-liability Policies Worth the Premiums? ()
Moms face increased risk of HF for 6 weeks post-delivery ()
Call of Concierge: Still a Niche in Cardiology, But Growing ()
Seeing the Big Picture: Training Today’s Imagers to ‘Think Multimodality’ ()
Experts concerned about Trump’s heart health despite favorable report ()
Cardiology & Diabetes: Collaborating to Defeat a Dangerous Duo ()
False missile alert in Hawaii triggers heart attack in 51-year-old ()
Keeping it Real ()
International Biophysics obtains FDA 510k clearance for the FloPump® 32 centrifugal heart pump ()
FDA alert: Zoll LifeVest 4000 may fail to deliver life-saving shocks ()
Researchers ID predictors of next-day discharge after ‘minimalist’ TAVR ()
Breastfeeding can reduce mother's risk of diabetes by 47% ()
24% of ischemic CVD patients dead or rehospitalized within 6 months ()
Age, ethnicity, mental health contribute to post-stroke risk of dementia ()
Unreliable supply of nuclear imaging isotope spurs plans of US production ()
Healthcare orgs collaborate to streamline prior authorization ()
Diabetics are living longer—and leading to increased healthcare spending ()
Physicians overestimate degree of stenosis, prompting inappropriate PCIs ()
4 ways to achieve—and maintain—healthy vascular aging ()
GE considering breakup after continued issues ()
Insurance companies place heavy barriers on access to PCSK9 inhibitors ()
Meta-analysis backs claims of dangerous 'weekend effect' after surgery ()
Cardiologists’ compensation increasing at slower rate than peers ()
Medtronic Receives FDA Clearance for Riptide(TM) Aspiration System ()
Untreated lesions twice as likely to cause 2nd heart attack ()
Stress triggers diabetes in overworked employees ()
Key areas of cardiovascular care included in CMS’s voluntary bundled payment model ()
High-intensity smoking linked to diabetes in black patients ()
Genetic variants could be key to identifying chemo-induced cardiotoxicity ()
JACC publishes expert consensus document to guide clinicians’ treatment of HFrEF ()
Coronary revascularization safer, cheaper in England vs. New York ()
Philips to relocate North American headquarters outside Boston ()
1st BP screening correctly diagnoses hypertension in less than half of children ()
Declaration of Geneva revisions highlight patient autonomy, physician well-being ()
A cold-hearted treatment for MI could limit reperfusion injury ()
Dr. Kirk N. Garratt Named Medical Director of Christiana Care’s Center for Heart & Vascular Health ()
Vascular disease research gets $15M kickstart from AHA ()
Men at an advantage to women when it comes to heart treatment ()
Unhealthy diet may permanently change immune system ()
Cardiac rehab participation low in US, varies widely by region ()
Mislabeled clopidogrel tablets prompt recall ()
CMS proposes expanding MRI coverage for patients with implantable cardiac devices ()
Genetic damage from radiation highlights need to protect physicians in cath lab ()
Cardiologist creates first TEE simulator using real patient images ()
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin can predict new-onset heart failure ()
Imaging, blood test aims to ID risk of stroke recurrence ()
Heart patches from human stem cells aid pigs’ recovery after MI ()
Cerner selects Brent Shafer as new CEO ()
New Study Shows Superiority of Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy (ITB Therapy(SM)) Over Oral Medication for the Treatment of Severe Post-Stroke Spasticity ()
Cordis and Medinol Announce First U.S. Commercial Implants of Innovative EluNIR™ Drug-Eluting Stent ()
Carotid ultrasound may improve CVD risk assessment in patients with inflammatory skin condition ()
Unfit Army recruits posing threat to national security ()
Fear of deportation puts Latinas at increased risk for heart disease ()
ICDs life-saving—but risky—for children with Brugada syndrome ()
First Patient Enrolled in Investigational Study of the GORE® EXCLUDER® Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with ACTIVE CONTROL System ()
Stroke survivors more likely to commit suicide than stroke-free counterparts ()
Increased cardiovascular risk in winter extends to warm climates ()
Positive Five-Year Data Published for MiStent in EuroIntervention ()
CVD risk lowered in obese teens who opt for bariatric surgery ()
HHS nominee Azar supports mandatory bundled payment models ()
Change in AFib risk score predicts stroke better than single measurement ()
Neighborhood socioeconomics have hefty impact on residents' heart health ()
MRIs proven safe for patients with FDA-unapproved implantable devices ()
In wake of new BP guidelines, cardiologists ask: Is anyone still healthy? ()
Simplifying refill process boosts medication adherence for CVD patients ()
Lipoprotein(a) an unknown—but potentially deadly—risk factor for heart attack, stroke ()
30-year analysis: Heart failure patients increasingly have HFpEF ()
Single polygenic risk score predicts early-onset heart disease with most accuracy to date ()
Mitochondria the culprit behind increased risk of heart failure in diabetics ()
Exercise in middle age can reverse heart effects of sedentary lifestyle ()
Excel Medical’s WAVE Clinical Platform Receives FDA Clearance ()
AHA's 2017 overhaul of valvular heart disease guidelines, broken down ()
Study spotlights cardiovascular benefits of sauna use ()
Lack of data makes statin use in older patients a guessing game ()
Patients under care of 1st-year hospitalists face higher 30-day, in-hospital mortality rates ()
Study confirms recommendation for radial access PCI in women ()
Developmental drug shrinks fat cells without suppressing appetite ()
Delirium after heart surgery triples the risk of adverse cardiac events ()
Advanced MRI detects placental abnormalities early in CHD-affected pregnancies ()
New-generation device, better sizing eliminates TAVR survival disparity between sexes ()
Wealthy benefit more from moderate drinking than the disadvantaged ()
AHA: 7 tips for shoveling snow that could save your heart ()
Coronary angiography beneficial for shockable, non-shockable cardiac rhythms ()
Hysterectomies raise women's risk of heart failure, CVD ()
Corindus partners with Mayo Clinic to test feasibility of remote PCI ()
Startup offers personalized diet plan based on blood samples, DNA ()
Ultra-high doses of vitamin D reduce arterial stiffness in black patients ()
Post-heart transplant cancer rates are climbing ()
Ranking the best, worst diets for heart health in 2018 ()
More men are becoming nurses—but why? ()
Vets undergoing PCI fare better at VA hospitals ()
PCI could be key to cutting Medicare costs ()
Effective stroke treatment in young women could hinge on multidisciplinary approach ()
ACC CEO leaving to head new biopharma company ()
Drones could soon transport blood to US hospitals ()
New FDA MR-Conditional Labeling Approvals Further Expand Abbott's Portfolio of MRI-Ready Devices ()
A popular anti-smoking drug could threaten heart health ()
Silent MI associated with downstream heart failure risk ()
Multicomponent strategies could be key to improving hypertension control worldwide ()
COPD patients beginning inhaler therapy at greater short-term risk for CVD ()
Heart org details lifesaving measures after AHA president’s cardiac arrest ()
Cuffless blood pressure device ‘promising’—but concerns remain ()
2.3% tax on medical devices resumes after hiatus ()