March 2019

Icosapent ethyl, dapagliflozin gain ground in diabetes care recommendations ()
PET/MRI may uncover atherosclerosis at early stage ()
Cardiology’s $454K average salary ranks 7th among specialties ()
Lifetime risk of hypertension exceeds 85% for African-Americans ()
AI uses x-rays to ID cardiac rhythm device manufacturer with 99.6% accuracy ()
Most statin-eligible patients not on the drug say it was never offered ()
Babies more likely to have congenital heart defects when fathers smoke ()
CMS proposes updates to national coverage determination for TAVR ()
Drones fly blood samples around NC hospital campus ()
Ebit (Esaote Group) and DiA Imaging Analysis have partnered offering Advanced AI-based Cardiac Ultrasound Analysis ()
Impella RP Post-Approval Study Data Presented at ACC 2019 ()
SCAI publishes consensus document on PFO closure ()
Early AVR bests ‘watchful waiting’ in asymptomatic patients ()
Montana ranked best place to be a doctor in US ()
AHA, AAP recommend policies to limit kids’ sugary drink consumption ()
Ambulance transport policies for stroke patients differ by state ()
Antibiotic-eluting envelop reduces risk of CIED infections by 40% ()
Heart attack patient’s $227K balance highlights inconsistent billing practices ()
FDA approves implantable device for CRT-ineligible HF patients ()
Two-drug combos built around amlodipine control BP in African study ()
Renal denervation sustains BP reduction for 6 months in sham-controlled trial ()
The newest player in remote cardiovascular monitoring: A toilet seat? ()
CardioMEMS sensor cuts HF-related hospitalizations by 58% ()
Simplified AFib ablation saves time, money without sacrificing quality ()
Intravascular ultrasound may provide better long-term outcomes in complex PCI ()
HF patients avoid hospitalization with remote monitoring of implanted devices ()
Richard Kovacs takes over as ACC president ()
REDUCE-IT shows 30% drop in total MACE with icosapent ethyl ()
Apixaban, clopidogrel a safe combo for ACS patients with AFib ()
COAPT substudy: MitraClip gives lasting boost to quality of life ()
Primary prevention guideline downgrades aspirin, highlights social determinants ()
‘Really not close’: TAVR trumps SAVR in two trials of low-risk patients ()
FDA finds 50% higher risk of 5-year mortality with paclitaxel PAD products ()
Should cardiologists operate sooner for chronic aortic regurgitation? ()
ACC, ABIM release new maintenance of certification pathway for cardiologists ()
Diabetes, hypertension cause 64% of end-stage kidney disease cases ()
FDA broadens MitraClip indication to include secondary mitral regurgitation ()
FDA Approves Industry's Smallest, Slimmest 3T Tachycardia Devices from BIOTRONIK ()
Air pollution linked to 8.8M deaths each year—most due to CVD ()
ACC launches Transcatheter Valve Certification for hospitals ()
FDA speeds approval for generic valsartan amid shortage ()
Trump’s budget proposal cuts $486M from cardiovascular research ()
Napping tied to 5 mm Hg drop in systolic blood pressure ()
SPRINT analysis: Intensive BP lowering could be harmful for smokers ()
Edwards invests in 2 companies to boost transcatheter heart treatment portfolio ()
Switch to daylight saving time linked to spike in heart attacks ()
Radiologists often overlook cardiovascular warning signs during cancer imaging ()
Smartphone app detects diabetes with ‘reasonable discrimination’ ()
Longitudinal C-reactive protein elevations linked to adverse outcomes after ACS ()
Heart attacks growing more common among people in their 20s and 30s ()
The War on Cardiogenic Shock Gains a New Sense of Urgency ()
Playing the Long Game: Connect & Collaborate to Tackle Social Determinants of Health ()
All Onboard: To Yield Maximum Value From New Technology, Adopt Structured Onboarding ()
DNA Sequencing for All? Pros, Cons & Questions From One Health System’s Foray Into Precision Medicine ()
A Step Closer to Precision Medicine? Gene Editing Process Leads to Personalized Advice for Heart Patient ()
Twists & Turns Ahead on AI’s Road to Acceptance in Cardiology ()
Coronary Artery Calcium Scanning Is Not a Magic 8 Ball ()
Relationships Revealed: Companies Paid U.S. Cardiologists $520M in Sunshine Act’s First 3 Years ()
Heart failure readmissions not targeted by HRRP also declined after policy announcement ()
Post-PCI changes in FFR predict outcomes, symptomatic improvement ()
Northwestern Medicine and Eko Partner to Improve Valvular Heart Disease Screening Using Machine Learning Algorithms ()
‘Patient No. 1’ from a Hep C heart transplant study shares his story ()
An Invitation: To Tackle Social Determinants of Health, Stray From Your Lane ()
Delayed discharge after TAVR growing less common, tied to worse outcomes ()
Bleeding monitoring system for endovascular procedures gains FDA approval ()
AHA: FDA must continue Gottlieb's fight against e-cig industry ()
AHA releases new statement on best practices for BP measurement ()
Critics concerned FDA is playing cheerleader during Apple’s health push ()
Stroke risk factors, prevalence worse in rural areas ()
Women receive slower, less effective STEMI care than men ()
Transradial approach limits PCI complications in oldest patients ()
75% of Roux-en-Y patients see remission of diabetes within a year ()
Poor post-PCI TIMI flow grades linked to excess mortality in women with STEMI ()
Prolonged non-face-to-face service: How cardiologists leave money on the table ()
Could going vegan help solve America’s insulin problem? ()
DAPT with rivaroxaban improves post-ACS outcomes ()
87 lots of losartan recalled as FDA investigation reveals more impurities in BP drugs ()
CT angiography trumps functional testing in diabetic patients with suspected CAD ()
Overlapping surgery is safe—except in high-risk and CABG patients ()