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September 2018

Abbott’s high-sensitivity troponin-I test receives CE mark (09/28/2018)

VEST: Wearable cardioverter-defibrillator fails to prevent sudden death after MI (09/28/2018)

Florida medic fired after failing to treat stroke victim who later died (09/28/2018)

TCT.18: Absorb stents are dead—but what about BVS in general? (09/27/2018)

TPT shows promise as stroke treatment, doubles movement recovery (09/27/2018)

Functional mitral regurgitation helps predict mortality in HF patients after CRT (09/27/2018)

TCT.18: Pre-PCI statin dose slashes MACE by 28% (09/27/2018)

Heart mesh alleviates stubborn angina in 1st US procedure (09/27/2018)

TCT.18: Test for nonobstructive CAD improves diagnostic accuracy, angina outcomes (09/27/2018)

Shimadzu Medical Systems team up with Change Healthcare Cardiology (09/27/2018)

23 Arkansas hospitals unite to reduce impact of MI in the state (09/26/2018)

How one stem cell study is rewriting the way scientists look at blood vessels (09/26/2018)

Connecticut cardiologist sentenced to prison time, $500K fine for insider trading (09/26/2018)

‘A new paradigm’: Vascepa achieves 25% CV risk reduction in cardiac patients (09/26/2018)

Researchers solidify link between mitral valve prolapse, sudden cardiac death (09/26/2018)

TCT.18: Ultrasound-guided DES implantation yields better outcomes than angiography-guided surgery (09/25/2018)

Eluvia vascular stent approved by FDA following IMPERIAL (09/25/2018)

TCT.18: ReCre8 finds polymer-free stent safe, effective for clinical use (09/25/2018)

TCT.18: Ultrasound-based renal denervation tops radiofrequency ablation for BP lowering (09/25/2018)

Obesity to overtake smoking as No. 1 cause of preventable cancers in women (09/24/2018)

TCT.18: Anticipated OAC-ALONE results ‘underpowered, inconclusive’ (09/24/2018)

Taller height identified as risk factor for development of varicose veins (09/24/2018)

TCT.18: BIONYX finds novel zotarolimus-eluting stent noninferior to Orsiro (09/24/2018)

TCT.18: TAVR outcomes not swayed by valve type, anesthesia approach (09/24/2018)

TCT.18: COAPT draws superlatives, raises questions about replicating MitraClip’s benefits (09/23/2018)

TCT.18: Ultra-thin Orsiro stent outperforms Xience at 2 years of follow-up (09/23/2018)

OHCA protocol with angiography, therapeutic cooling slashes mortality rates (09/21/2018)

38% of AFib patients feel ‘trapped’ between risks of stroke, anticoagulants (09/21/2018)

Early compression therapy improves prognosis for deep vein thrombosis (09/21/2018)

Is age ‘just a number' when it comes to PCI patients in their 90s? (09/21/2018)

Most countries won’t meet UN's 2030 target for reducing NCD deaths (09/21/2018)

Researchers develop 1st pipeline for automated echocardiogram interpretation (09/21/2018)

Study: 89% of athletes survive cardiac arrest with AED use (09/21/2018)

Stroke centers may be penalized for accepting sicker transfer patients (09/20/2018)

US counties with denser Hispanic populations see more CVD death (09/20/2018)

On-pump CABG tops off-pump approach for long-term survival (09/20/2018)

There’s a racial gap in NSTEMI care—and it’s not improving (09/20/2018)

Mediterranean diet lowers stroke risk in women over 40 (09/20/2018)

Benefit of anticoagulation for PAH may hinge on disease subtype (09/20/2018)

‘Disgust and disappointment’: Yale cardiologist found guilty of sexual harassment receives endowed chair (09/20/2018)

Worse PCI outcomes for women persisted over 10-year span (09/19/2018)

‘Smart sheath’ uses AI to detect bleeds during endovascular procedures (09/19/2018)

Noninvasive imaging helps cardiologists map blood flow response to physical stimuli (09/19/2018)

USPSTF recommends behavioral approaches alone to treat obesity (09/19/2018)

Edoxaban more effective than warfarin in Latin American patients with AFib (09/19/2018)

Study shows ‘opportunistic’ price increases of hospital drugs (09/19/2018)

India’s 1st female cardiologist still treating patients at 101 (09/19/2018)

Reliance on inpatient BP readings may cause overtreatment (09/18/2018)

Long-term exposure to air pollution might elevate risk of T2D (09/18/2018)

Targeted digital games improve physical CV health—but do little for mental wellness (09/18/2018)

X-ray Vision—Building a Hybrid OR: The Plan, Team & Tactics to Do Imaging Right (09/18/2018)

Targeting Unnecessary Practice Variation: A Conversation About Quality, Cost & Becoming a High-reliability Organization (09/18/2018)

Steering Clear of Drama: When Dyad Leadership Is Out of Alignment (09/18/2018)

Taking Small Steps to Address Gender Bias in Cardiology (09/18/2018)

When Patients Can’t Afford Care: Tackling the Rising & Shifting Costs of Healthcare (09/18/2018)

Reconsidering Performance Metrics: Should 30-Day Readmissions Be Used to Evaluate PCI? (09/18/2018)

Fixing Healthcare’s PR Problem (09/18/2018)

Hospital Rankings: Is Top of the List Toppling True Measures of Performance? (09/18/2018)

Heart transplant patients see worse in-hospital outcomes after acute MI (09/18/2018)

Long-term alcohol intake linked to poor cardiac remodeling in later years (09/18/2018)

Distance traveled for PCI has little effect on veterans’ outcomes (09/18/2018)

Integrated embolic protection system approved for carotid stenting (09/18/2018)

Medtronic Announces Clinical Study of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Aortic Stenosis Patients with Bicuspid Valves (09/18/2018)

First Patient in Europe Receives Implant of GORE® EXCLUDER® Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with ACTIVE CONTROL System and Enrolls in Post-Market Registry (09/17/2018)

Pre-activating cath labs speeds reperfusion, boosts survival for STEMI patients (09/17/2018)

HF patients discharged with euvolemia see fewer readmissions (09/17/2018)

Racial, socioeconomic disparities in outcomes ‘systemic,’ not hospital-based (09/17/2018)

‘ASPREE’ finds non-CVD patients derive little benefit from daily aspirin (09/17/2018)

2nd carcinogen detected in common heart drug valsartan (09/17/2018)

Warfarin vs DOACs: What’s the best indicator for a switch? (09/17/2018)

PK Papyrus covered stent gains FDA approval to treat coronary perforations (09/14/2018)

Angiographic completeness of PCI not tied to outcomes after FFR-guided stenting (09/14/2018)

AHA tightens criteria for diagnosis of resistant hypertension (09/14/2018)

Hypertension identified as risk factor for aortic valve disease (09/14/2018)

Wearable ultrasound patch can monitor BP 4 cm below skin (09/14/2018)

‘Reassuring’ news: Tainted valsartan didn’t increase short-term cancer risk (09/14/2018)

How diabetics can prepare for Hurricane Florence (09/14/2018)

Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® Enrolls First Patient in Racial and Ethnic Disparities Study for Valvular Heart Disease (09/13/2018)

Is ‘time at target' a useful concept for controlling blood pressure? (09/13/2018)

Cerner, Duke partner for new CVD risk calculator app (09/13/2018)

Medicaid expansion doesn’t improve minority access to complex surgical care (09/13/2018)

COAPT, SOLVE-TAVI among major trials at TCT.18 (09/13/2018)

TCT.18 Preview: Celebrating 30 Years & Unveiling a New Training Center (09/13/2018)

‘Cardioskin’ T-shirt tracks heart rhythm around the clock (09/13/2018)

Minimally invasive surgery minus cannulation safe, effective for CHD (09/13/2018)

Obesity rates continue to climb in US, top 35% in 7 states (09/13/2018)

Clot flow, location predict effectiveness of alteplase for stroke care (09/12/2018)

Babies born with CHD likely to have enlarged kidneys (09/12/2018)

Personalized 3D model of hearts can help locate, treat arrhythmia (09/12/2018)

Next-gen Apple Watch will come with built-in EKG (09/12/2018)

FDA announces ‘historic enforcement actions’ against e-cigarette industry (09/12/2018)

‘Citizen scientists’ collaborate to improve access to care for T1D (09/12/2018)

Common antibiotics linked to increased risk of aortic dissection (09/12/2018)

Higher consumption of whole-fat dairy linked to lower rates of heart disease (09/12/2018)

Reselling diabetes test strips an unregulated ‘gray market’ in US (09/12/2018)

Heart transplant surgery ‘legend’ implicated in poor outcomes at Baylor St. Luke’s (09/11/2018)

Daytime sleepiness might be contributing to hypertension in black women (09/11/2018)

Statins may be ineffective for primary prevention in older adults (09/11/2018)

Patients with sepsis predisposed to stroke, MI in month after discharge (09/11/2018)

‘Best ignored’: Doctor warns against online heart age test (09/11/2018)

Long-term management needed to sustain blood pressure reductions (09/11/2018)

The growing role of psychological well-being in managing heart disease (09/11/2018)

Minority youth at greatest risk for poor glycemia trajectories in T1D (09/10/2018)

Cardiologist given 5 years probation following accusations of underage ‘sexting’ (09/10/2018)

Body scanners proven safe for patients with ICDs, pacemakers (09/10/2018)

Novel iPhone app allows users to measure BP through fingertip (09/10/2018)

Cumulative BP measurements improve CVD risk prediction models (09/10/2018)

Jackson Heart Study funded for 6 more years (09/10/2018)

Angiography, PCI improve outcomes in non-STEMI patients with kidney disease (09/10/2018)

Medtronic announces one-month DAPT clinical study in the US and Japan with Resolute Onyx DES in high bleeding risk patients (09/10/2018)

Burned-out physicians twice as likely to compromise patient safety (09/07/2018)

CDC: Management of cardiovascular risk factors has stalled in the US (09/07/2018)

Accomplished interventional cardiologist, advocate Joseph Babb dies (09/07/2018)

Early discharge after TAVR reduces readmissions (09/07/2018)

BTG plc acquires Novate Medical Ltd (09/07/2018)

Common supplement banned by anti-doping agencies could threaten heart health (09/06/2018)

Internet search trends mirror seasonal changes in CVD (09/06/2018)

$45M project to clarify link between stroke, sleep apnea (09/06/2018)

What the new definition of ‘hypertension’ means for AFib patients (09/06/2018)

Pregnancy safe after arterial switch operation (09/06/2018)

AHA: Proposed Senate bill neglects patients with pre-existing conditions (09/06/2018)

Social forms of exercise tied to greatest gains in life expectancy (09/06/2018)

82% of firefighters who die of cardiac arrest have CHD, enlarged hearts (09/05/2018)

Initial learning curve, annual case volume key in TAVR outcomes (09/05/2018)

‘A major safety concern’: World’s most common NSAID doubles CVD risk (09/05/2018)

Americans are dying because they can’t afford insulin (09/05/2018)

How San Diego cut AMI admissions by 22%, saved $86M (09/05/2018)

Antioxidant apocynin cuts risk of repeat heart attack, stroke (09/05/2018)

Blood-testing company Theranos—once worth $9B—to dissolve (09/05/2018)

SIS Medical launches three innovative balloon catheters (09/05/2018)

Hospital discharge with oral antibiotics safe for stable endocarditis (09/04/2018)

Former cardiac specialist sues OHSU for sex discrimination (09/04/2018)

Birth through assisted fertilization linked to higher hypertension risk (09/04/2018)

Novel AI algorithm beats cardiologists' models in predicting heart disease mortality (09/04/2018)

Weight-loss drug lorcaserin demonstrates cardiovascular safety (09/04/2018)

Patients with new-onset AFib at greatest risk for complications after TAVR (09/04/2018)

Lawsuit: Surgeon left needle inside patient during open-heart surgery (09/04/2018)

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