December 2020

Skip the meat? Considering the cardiovascular benefits of pescatarian, vegetarian diets ()
Polycythemia vera linked with a heightened risk of pulmonary arterial hypertension ()
‘Safe and effective’: Heart Failure Society of America urges patients to get COVID-19 vaccine ()
Oklahoma cardiologist dies from COVID-19 complications ()
An eye on imaging: How to limit radiation exposure during TAVR procedures ()
American College of Cardiology shares new guidelines for treating patients with anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy ()
Statin therapy with evolocumab reduces patient’s risk of PCI, CABG ()
Cardiologist sues employer, American Heart Association for alleged punishment after he wrote about affirmative action ()
Neurologists explain why COVID-19 increases a person’s risk of stroke ()
96% of cath lab nurses and technologists report decreased morale due to COVID-19 ()
Philips acquires US-based heart monitoring specialists for $2.8B ()
10 helpful tips for heart rhythm patients as the COVID-19 pandemic continues ()
American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association share new recommendations for managing valvular heart disease ()
Imaging update: CT-FFR is safe and feasible for patients with severe aortic stenosis ()
Why patients living with HIV face a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease ()
Cardiac surgery outcomes in UK improve when patients pay for procedure, skip government-funded option ()
When cardiac imaging results come back normal, some patients are skeptical—but providers can help ()
Immune checkpoint inhibitors increase risk of myocarditis, arrhythmias, heart failure and CV death ()
Scientists share new data on how gene mutations lead to congenital heart disease ()
Police rescue kidnapped cardiologist after deadly gunfight ()
High blood pressure, even for a short period of time, can accelerate cognitive decline ()
Ticagrelor vs. prasugrel for severe heart attack patients undergoing PCI ()
Cardiologist abducted in Nigeria ()
Metformin boosts survival for female COVID-19 patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes ()
American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association update AFib performances measures ()
Scientists share breakthrough that could limit heart valve disease, help patients avoid replacement surgery ()
EHR data detects patients at a higher risk of AFib, stroke or heart failure ()
Statins, ACE inhibitors lower risk of death from COVID-19—hydroxychloroquine increases that risk ()
How virtual reality can help cardiologists treat coronary artery disease ()
Cardiologist accuses medical industry of ‘therapeutic nihilism’ on Fox News as host pushes COVID-19 conspiracy ()
Skip the clopidogrel? TAVR patients benefit from antiplatelet therapy that includes aspirin only ()
CCTA an effective initial imaging option for patients with stable chest pain ()
Fewer severe heart attack patients underwent PCI during the early months of the pandemic ()
How fracking affects the health of heart failure patients ()
COVID-19 passes heart disease as No. 1 cause of death in US ()
COVID-19 led to a surge in overdose-related cardiac arrests ()
The best diet after a heart attack ()
Hydroxychloroquine unable to limit spread, or severity, of COVID-19 after exposure ()
Women face a higher risk of heart failure, death after their first severe heart attack ()
Medicare cuts expected to limit access for stroke and aneurysm patients, could cause some practices to close ()
Cardiologist hired for executive vice president role at Walmart ()
The upside of an ugly situation: COVID-19 may have led to fewer heart attacks ()
AFib patients should limit alcohol consumption—it might just save their life ()
82% of AFib patients have undiagnosed sleep apnea, highlighting the importance of screening ()
Cardiologists, other healthcare providers speak out against ‘detrimental’ cuts included in MPFS final rule ()
Heart damage related to COVID-19 detected in 2-month-old infant ()
Direct oral anticoagulants do not protect patients from COVID-19 ()
Low-fat vegan diet helps adults lose weight, boost metabolism and reduce diabetes risk ()