June 2020

Healthy older patients see benefits from statin use ()
How infection affects the health of acute ischemic stroke patients ()
STEMI care in the wake of COVID-19: 3 research teams share their findings ()
Canadian cardiologist who was a childhood war hero dies at 89 ()
Preterm births associated with increased risk of ischemic heart disease for the mother ()
New polymer heart valve could be a breakthrough for valve replacement surgery ()
Revascularization vs. therapy alone for stable ischemic heart disease: What data from 15K patients tell us ()
AHA condemns Trump administration’s latest attack on ACA ()
Statin use leads to lower death rates among COVID-19 patients ()
What cardiologists should know about MIPS participation and COVID-19 ()
When demand outpaces supply: 4 key facts about the looming physician shortage ()
How telemedicine could change the lives of stroke survivors ()
USPSTF reaffirms recommendation for hypertension screening among adults ()
Imaging provider gains FDA clearance, CE mark approval for AI-powered right ventricle assessments ()
Injuries common during TEE-guided structural heart interventions—providers urged to weigh options ()
Outcomes continue to be favorable for low-risk TAVR patients receiving self-expanding valve ()
Sapien 3 TAVR outcomes comparable to surgery after 5 years ()
‘Uniform, actionable information’: ACC, SVS to launch new vascular disease registry ()
A fresh look at what does (age, diabetes) and does not (hypertension) predict death from COVID-19 ()
Catheter-based heart failure treatment gains breakthrough device designation ()
TAVR-related bleeding complications plummet with protamine administration ()
Cardiologists shed new light on COVID-19 and cardiac arrhythmias ()
Protein boosts heart attack recovery, could be a game-changer for patients ()
FDA approves new fast-acting insulin for type 1 and type 2 diabetes ()
Diversity remains a big problem in cardiology—here’s how educators can help ()
Infective endocarditis after TAVR: 4 key findings from a new study of 7,000 patients ()
Specialists share experience prescribing a historically expensive cardiovascular medication ()
The top 10 hospitals for pediatric cardiology care ()
Lung ultrasound before PCI improves in-hospital management of STEMI patients ()
Treating type 2 diabetes with ertugliflozin does not increase risk of major cardiovascular events ()
Azithromycin associated with greater risk of cardiovascular death, but not sudden cardiac death ()
Dexamethasone improves outcomes for critically ill COVID-19 patients ()
Even mild myocardial injuries are a bad sign for COVID-19 patients ()
Update: FDA names 5 companies recalling extended-release metformin ()
Cardiologist makes history, performs first cardioneural ablation in US ()
Spectacular science: 3D model offers breathtaking look at what happens during a heart attack ()
Patient dies at home after doctors miss evidence of heart defect, including 2 chest x-rays ()
Gene-editing specialists raise $63M to combat coronary heart disease ()
Cardiology’s revenue down 57% in March, 73% in April ()
New payment model could save rural hospitals from a post-COVID collapse ()
Honoring the nearly 600 US healthcare workers who have died from COVID-19 ()
Patient access to TAVR centers: 3 key takeaways from a new study ()
AI algorithm predicts glucose levels one hour into the future ()
When experience is critical: High-volume operators associated with better left main PCI outcomes ()
Racial, gender disparities among heart transplant recipients with COVID-19 ()
‘An important validation’: CMS issues new codes for IVL procedures ()
How telehealth affected cardiovascular care during the pandemic’s peak ()
Hypertension associated with greater risk of dying from COVID-19—but RAAS inhibitors can help ()
Hospital allegedly lied about COVID-19 patient’s death ()
American College of Cardiology launches new series of COVID-19-related virtual meetings ()
How a single question improves the effectiveness of CAC scanning ()
How one specialty hospital has kept COVID-19 at bay ()
Abiomed gains FDA approval to launch first-in-human trial for ‘world’s smallest heart pump’ ()
Indoor air filters associated with a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure ()
Welldoc receives additional FDA approval for digital diabetes solution ()
FFR-guided PCI earns high marks as a treatment option for patients with stable angina pectoris ()
Healthcare groups encourage black women to monitor, manage their blood pressure ()
Cardiologist sets sights on improving TAVR outcomes ()
Conscious sedation associated with better TAVR outcomes than general anesthesia ()
International Society of Hypertension updates global treatment guidelines ()
Modifying saturated fat intake helps decrease risk of cardiovascular events by 21% ()
What new research tells us about catheter ablation and atrial fibrillation ()
Society of Thoracic Surgeons condemns racism and violence as protests intensify ()
Cardiologists urge heart disease patients to seek emergency care when necessary ()
FDA approves use of ticagrelor for high-risk CAD patients ()
Hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine prescriptions skyrocketed in early stages of COVID-19 pandemic ()
For high-risk AF patients, NOACs outperform warfarin ()
In wake of George Floyd’s death, cardiovascular groups denounce ‘incidents of racism and violence’ ()
FDA approves emergency use of Abiomed’s Impella RP heart pump for certain COVID-19 patients ()
How health literacy can impact heart failure patients ()