July 2020

Updated cardiac imaging recommendations for treating COVID-19 patients ()
Cardiologist recalls role in getting LA police to stop using chokeholds, connects experience with current events ()
CV societies ‘very concerned’ about proposed coverage changes for MR therapy ()
Evolocumab use benefits people living with HIV, dyslipidemia patients ()
Alien DNA, retractions, whistleblowers and more: The wild saga of hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19 continues ()
Even with EHRs, tracking performance scores related to cardiovascular health remains a challenge ()
How social distancing, outdoor temperatures impact the spread of COVID-19 ()
Consolidation in cardiology: 3 key findings on practice size in the US ()
The top 10 U.S. hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery ()
78% of COVID-19 patients show signs of heart damage after recovery ()
What new research out of Korea tells us about NSAID use and heart attacks ()
MLB player’s myocarditis puts spotlight on potential cardiovascular complications of COVID-19 ()
Caption Health gains FDA clearance for AI-powered ejection fraction software ()
Risk of major cardiovascular events not affected by enrolling in a high-deductible health plan ()
Cardiologists have worked tirelessly to treat COVID-19—but their job has only just begun ()
Cardiology one of healthcare’s top specialties when it comes to net worth, paying off debt ()
Eating chocolate linked to healthier blood vessels, lower risk of CAD ()
What cardiologists know, and don’t know, about genetic testing for heart disease ()
COVID-19’s impact on heart transplants in the US: 4 key statistics ()
Engineers unveil new self-powered heart monitor made with polyvinyl alcohol ()
Adding alirocumab to high-intensity statin therapy benefits older ACS patients ()
Meet ELVIS, the holographic display that improves cardiologist accuracy ()
Unnecessary care: Levothyroxine ineffective for heart attack patients with subclinical hypothyroidism ()
World’s smallest endoscope could make a big difference in fight against heart disease ()
American College of Cardiology ‘disappointed’ by Trump’s decision to exit WHO ()
Signs of COVID-19 still in blood sample 40 days after symptom resolution ()
Worth the wait: After years of trying, researchers 3D print a working heart pump with human cells ()
AI, imaging help clinicians predict cardiac death in heart failure patients ()
Treating heart failure during a pandemic: 3 key recommendations ()
From heart pumps to hospitals: FDA approves Abiomed’s plan to stream data, empower AI models ()
New antiplatelet drug could be a breakthrough for heart attack patients ()
THALES trial results: Can ticagrelor and aspirin reduce stroke rates for at-risk patients? ()
Late gadolinium enhancement predicts major cardiac events among patients with dilated cardiomyopathy ()
‘Masks work’: Rigid policy minimizes COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers ()
New risk score predicts number of cardiovascular-related deaths throughout US ()
Rebuilding Interventional Cardiology Programs during the COVID-19 Pandemic ()
Echocardiograms improve treatment for 1 in 3 COVID-19 patients ()
Cardiac CT exams can screen patients for osteoporosis ()
Eat your vegetables, help your heart: How plant-based diets can boost cardiovascular health ()
Edwards Lifesciences, Abbott agree to end patent dispute ()
'A missed opportunity': Statin use low among patients with peripheral artery disease ()
SNMMI 2020: Imaging highlights connection between heart and kidneys in heart attack response ()
Medtronic’s new ICM gains FDA clearance, CE mark approval ()
Breast cancer 60% more fatal for heart attack survivors ()
COVID-related strokes carry a greater risk of disability, death ()
Novo Nordisk acquires Corvidia Therapeutics for $2.1B with eye on cardiovascular disease ()
Tim Attebery, former American College of Cardiology and MedAxiom CEO, named Vxtra Health board chair ()
Outcomes ‘worse than expected’ when TAVR fails and surgery is required ()
Slow heart rates reported in COVID-19 patients treated with lopinavir, ritonavir ()
WEBINAR: Rebuilding Interventional Cardiology Programs during the COVID-19 Pandemic ()
COVID-19 leads to sharp rise in stress cardiomyopathy ()
Meet the gut bacteria that reduces heart disease risk ()
Statin use helps elderly patients live longer, healthier lives ()
Cardiologist saves fellow hiker’s life—and then saves it again ()
Post-discharge bleeding among ACS patients: Does PCI have a fatal effect? ()
Adverse PCI outcomes most common among Black patients ()
Exploring the connection between obesity & severe COVID-19 infections ()
Endologix announces bankruptcy, company-wide reorganization due to pandemic-related challenges ()
Abbott’s line of next-generation heart rhythm devices gains FDA approval ()
What decades-old dietary recommendations for high cholesterol get wrong ()
Common blood pressure medications may reduce colorectal cancer risk ()
COVID-19 patients with STEMI present specialists with new challenges ()
Cardiologist bounces back after pandemic with help from informatics platform ()
Comparing COVID-19's stroke rate with those of other respiratory infections ()
Heart valve specialists raise $20M ()
Scientists develop new protein that could limit damage during, and after, a stroke ()
CMS proposes coverage updates, and a name change, for TMVR ()
Faster cath lab activation times make a big impact on patient care ()
COVID-19 could cost US hospitals $323B in 2020 alone ()
Study shows COVID-19 can infect heart cells—and do serious damage in the process ()