August 2018

Utah man credits smartwatch for saving his life during heart attack ()
Left atrial fibrosis could be to blame for increased risk of arrhythmias in endurance athletes ()
Drug-coated balloons as effective as permanent stents for unblocking small arteries ()
Cardiac surgery offers no benefit over antibiotics alone in TAVR patients with infective endocarditis ()
Hospice in the U.S. remains underutilized, especially among HF patients who need it most ()
California cardiologist sentenced to 3 years for sexually assaulting sedated patient ()
‘We need to take action’: Study finds even low exposure to heavy metals increases risk for CVD ()
Consumers at risk for CVD less likely to read, understand food labels ()
FDA: Common diabetes drug linked to ‘rare but serious’ gangrene ()
Final cardiologist leaves Oregon’s only heart transplant team ()
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests: EMS crews could save 10K lives with updated equipment ()
VISION: 75% of deaths after noncardiac surgery due to cardiovascular complications ()
New protocol cuts costs, time for CMR imaging ()
Report: Half of cardiologists believe they’ll need to sacrifice personal lives to find success ()
SynCardia defends product after FDA warning about high mortality, stroke risk ()
Patients with 'broken heart syndrome' twice as likely to experience complications if they’ve had cancer ()
Tafamidis shows promise for treating cardiac amyloidosis ()
Middle-aged stroke survivors less likely to skip prescribed meds under ACA ()
Cardiologists weigh in on new definition of 'myocardial infarction' ()
Study warns against combined use of oral anticoagulants, antiplatelet therapy for AFib ()
Ross procedure boosts survival for younger valve replacement candidates ()
Patients with depression, anxiety more likely to experience heart attack, stroke ()
Staff shortage prompts suspension of Oregon’s lone heart transplant center ()
FAI helps quantify vascular inflammation, predict future CVD events in cardiac imaging patients ()
Study Shows Improved Quality of Life and Reduced Symptoms In Patients Treated with Medtronic Cryoballoon ()
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Names New Chief in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery ()
CT angiography may improve treatment decisions for stable chest pain ()
British Heart Foundation announces $40M CVD research award ()
Systolic BP below 110 doubles risk of fainting, serious falls ()
Daily aspirin unlikely to prevent 1st heart attack ()
Rivaroxaban fails to prevent VTE after hospital discharge ()
1-year outcomes still support culprit-only PCI for cardiogenic shock ()
40% of AFib patients have ‘silent’ brain damage that could explain predisposition to dementia ()
Excessive forehead wrinkles may be early sign of atherosclerosis ()
AHA president touts $2B NIH budget increase as ‘tremendous triumph’ for research ()
Prevencio Announces Data Demonstrating HART PAD™ Blood Test Accurately Diagnoses Peripheral Artery Disease in Diabetic Patients ()
Distal protection reduces no-reflow phenomenon among select PCI patients ()
States that approved Medicaid expansion see fewer uninsured CVD hospitalizations ()
NDEP revises principles for managing diabetes, prediabetes ()
Review: Heart failure trials lack women, older patients ()
Smoking rates have been falling across the board—except for children under 15 ()
Advanced practice providers ease physician workload in complex post-MI care ()
‘Doctors do just fine’: Critics respond to NYU’s free med school plan ()
Why physicians should be cautious prescribing antibiotics to hypertensive patients ()
Researchers unveil genetic variants related to heart failure outcomes in blacks ()
AHA pledges $6.5M to overhaul Nebraska’s stroke response system ()
Turn up the heat: Indoor temps tied to blood pressure ()
Just 10 minutes of sitting is enough to impair microvascular function ()
Heart health at all ages linked to brain function ()
Off-brand antipsychotic use on the rise among elderly heart patients ()
Daily e-cigarette users double their risk for MI ()
Breastfeeding may shrink racial gap in stroke risk ()
‘Averting’ contrast fails to limit AKI after coronary angiography ()
Traumatic life events may be associated with increased risk of AFib ()
Smartphone app accurately detects AFib—but 28% of recordings don't suit algorithm ()
Weight gain temporarily raises diabetes risk after smoking cessation ()
Researchers: Community groups needed to reduce food insecurity, boost outcomes ()
ORBITA researchers show physiological benefit of PCI for stable CAD ()
Hands-only CPR training kiosks teach skills to more than 100K people ()
Study: Cost-effectiveness of cardiovascular drugs varies widely ()
Strong fitness in middle age may add 5 years to life ()
Gout associated with doubled risk of death from heart failure ()
Amazon hires cardiologist to be part of healthcare initiative ()
Chagas disease increases the risk of CVD ()
Black men more accepting of CV screening when offered by black docs ()
Study: Elevated LDL, non-HDL increase CVD mortality risk in young, healthy individuals ()
Work-life balance chief concern among medical residents ()
FDA: Temporary artificial heart linked to excess mortality, stroke risk ()
Blacks, women less likely to get recommended echocardiograms ()
Can grip strength predict a child’s future cardiovascular health? ()
Stroke patients have better chances of survival at teaching hospitals ()
NYU to offer full-tuition scholarships to all medical students ()
Hospitals—large and small—battle it out over TAVR ()
Researchers find 4 factors to predict continued bleeding after ICH ()
Study: CVD in type 2 diabetics can be reduced or eliminated ()
Genetic aversion to metabolize fructose may ward off obesity, diabetes ()
When it comes to CVD, poor lifestyle habits matter—regardless of genetic risk ()
Diastolic BP of 80-89 mmHg could double CVD risk for CAD patients ()
Stringent x-ray protocol may benefit children with epicardial pacemakers ()
Higher doses of rivaroxaban linked to increased risk of brain bleeds ()
Stroke deaths decline in Europe—but improvement is needed ()
How deadly is Takotsubo syndrome? It depends on the trigger ()
Pill combining 3 medications boosts BP control ()
CLI revascularization techniques are more cost-effective, associated with longer survival than amputation ()
‘Miraculous’ gene therapies may offer one-time cure for hemophilia ()
Higher BMI increases risk for peripheral artery disease, critical limb ischemia ()
Using machine learning, noninvasive test can assess CAD in 3 minutes ()
Edoxaban tops warfarin in study of Asian patients with AFib ()
Study: Salt not as harmful to health as previously thought ()
Cleveland Clinic ranked No. 1 in heart care for 24th straight year ()
Could a genetic test ID people who are high risk for heart attack? ()
BioSig Technologies Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for PURE EP System ()
iSchemaView RAPID Technology Now Installed in More Than 500 Stroke Centers—up 48% Since April ()
Startups drive seniors to, from medical appointments ()
Medicaid expansion linked to greater access to diabetes drugs ()
Estrogen may prevent depression after heart attack ()
Han awarded the inaugural 2018 DeHaan Award for Innovation in Cardiology ()
FDA approves 1st oral treatment for Fabry disease ()
Man suffers stroke—but gains artistic talents ()
Researchers ID potential genetic marker for tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy ()
Sodium restrictive diet associated with decrease in HF-related readmissions ()
Article highlights achievements of pediatric cardiology pioneer Helen Taussig ()
Prior authorization kits may improve treatment access for minorities ()
Early type 1 diabetes trims 18 years from women’s lives ()
FDA continues to expand recall for valsartan-containing products ()
Coronary microvascular dysfunction tops BMI for CVD risk prediction ()
Dallas hospital uses music therapy to help heal stroke patients ()
CMS proposal speeds ACOs toward risk-based models ()
Women have a better chance of surviving heart attack if treated by female doctor ()
Red blood cell enzyme may promote endothelial dysfunction in diabetics ()
Experts: Aiming for a diverse diet might increase total consumption ()
Hospitals, insurers refine cost estimator tools to avoid sticker shock ()
Statins underused for the ‘other’ CAD: carotid artery disease ()
Cardiac screening in young athletes yields mixed results ()
8-plus hours of sleep may increase CVD risk ()
Medtronic’s extravascular ICD implanted in 1st patient ()
Rapid reperfusion with PCI protects STEMI patients from heart failure ()
Boston Scientific Announces Agreement to Acquire VENITI, Inc. ()
Better guidelines, care needed for rising ACHD-related heart failure hospitalizations ()
Novel drug reduces gut byproduct linked to heart attack, stroke ()
Employee who embezzled $1M from cardiology practice sentenced to 2.5 years in prison ()
FFR, iFR ‘equally valid’ in guiding revascularization decisions ()
Physical activity can lower CVD risk in seniors ()
USPSTF: Insufficient evidence to support AFib screening with ECG ()
Genetic test could quickly identify Kawasaki disease ()
Study: Emphysema and heart failure a deadly combination ()
Cardiac monitoring may protect high-risk breast cancer patients against heart failure ()
PCI, CABG both ‘acceptable’ strategies for patients with CKD ()
Atrial flutter doesn’t equal AFib in stroke risk scoring ()
Cardiologist files $15M defamation lawsuit against VCU colleagues and physician group ()
Cardiologist swims English Channel for 3D bioprinter for children’s hospital ()
Inflammation persists years after heart attack, may signal CVD risk ()
Obesity could change heart's structure, function during pregnancy ()
Study shows cumulative impact of modest elevations in BP, LDL ()
Report: Hospital PAs enjoy higher salaries, more leadership opportunities ()
Young bankers in the UK are having more heart attacks ()
High-sensitivity troponin allows faster diagnosis of heart attack ()
Vascular changes after hookah smoking on par with cigarettes ()
Elderly patients vulnerable to ‘post-hospital syndrome’ ()
LivaNova Concludes PRELUDE Study for Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement System ()
Suspect in George H.W. Bush cardiologist shooting kills himself ()
Cardiologist gets prison time for swindling $238K from VA ()
ECG left ventricular hypertrophy: A good omen before TAVR? ()
Experts recommend NOAC, clopidogrel for most AFib patients undergoing PCI ()
Heart failure follow-up program improves outcomes, lowers costs ()
Cardiothoracic surgeons’ salaries up 23% since 2015 ()
‘Superman’-like expectations contribute to physician burnout, suicide ()
Researchers find molecular basis for hypoxia-related thrombosis ()
Dropping low LDL even further reduces CVD risk ()
Study: PBMV holds up over long term follow-up ()
Genetic screening could detect CVD, cancer risk in 3-4M Americans ()
Healthcare groups oppose rule extending short-term insurance plans ()
Protein could help prevent Duchenne cardiomyopathy ()
Researchers propose dynamic waitlist for heart transplantation ()
Female authorship increasing in cardiology research ()
NASA, cardiologists collaborate on CVD risk calculator ()
Waist measurement could ID patients best suited for heart failure drugs ()