July 2021

Largest study of its kind highlights the link between COVID-19 and heart attack, stroke ()
Cardiac monitors maintained by specialists more accurate than AI-powered alternatives ()
Dapagliflozin associated with better long-term outcomes for HFrEF patients ()
Stroke recovery specialists raise $25M to expand business ()
TEER shows potential to boost outcomes for cardiogenic shock patients ()
American College of Cardiology shares new guidance for treating ASCVD patients with elevated triglycerides ()
DOACs reduce stroke risk better than aspirin among high-risk ablation patients ()
Digital solution for heart failure gains FDA’s breakthrough device designation ()
Hearts from donors with a history of drug use are safe for transplant ()
Medtronic gains FDA approval for AI models focused on cardiac monitoring ()
How the body's own immune response is harming some COVID-19 patients ()
Quality intervention fails to boost outcomes for HFrEF patients ()
How diabetes impacts TEER outcomes ()
Want a more accurate AI model for predicting CVD? Feed it social data ()
The top US hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery ()
Antibacterial envelope lowers risk of infection among CIED patients who develop hematomas ()
PCI rates down 10%, new analysis shows ()
ARBs associated with fewer side effects than ACE inhibitors ()
Marijuana use among young adults not associated with a heightened risk of stroke ()
Confirmed: Watchman FLX LAAC device safe for nonvalvular AFib patients ()
American College of Cardiology launches new partnership to boost patient care around the globe ()
How a woman’s heart health can affect pregnancy outcomes ()
Increased physical activity after ICD implantation lowers the risk of death, hospitalization ()
TAVR outcomes similar after 1 year in low-risk bicuspid, tricuspid aortic stenosis patients ()
Lifestyle behaviors in young adults tied to AFib risk ()
Cleveland Clinic cardiologist shares heart-healthy diet, exercise recommendations ()
Heart disease still the No. 1 killer in the US—COVID, stroke not far behind ()
Women experience better long-term outcomes after PCI ()
Laser-assisted IVC filter removal device earns FDA’s breakthrough device designation ()
PCI recommended in high-risk SCAD cases ()
Heart failure specialists raise $80M to ramp up work on new ventricular repair solution ()
Cardiologist to pay $2M to settle kickback allegations ()
Device-related thrombus after LAAO tied to ischemic events ()
FDA pushes for statin warnings to be updated ()
Catheter ablation a cost-effective option for HF patients with AFib ()
Wall Street's bad day tied to Delta variant concerns ()
FDA grants breakthrough device designation to new AAA sealing system ()
Coffee consumption linked with lower risk of arrhythmia ()
Biden administration invests $103M in reducing burnout among cardiologists, other healthcare workers ()
HeartFlow announces plans to merge, go public in deal worth $2.4B ()
DOACs outperform VKAs when TAVR patients require oral anticoagulation ()
3-in-1 transseptal introducer system receives FDA approval ()
Heart issues resolve within months in children with COVID-related MIS-C ()
Primary care an essential first step on the road to recovery for stroke patients ()
Aortic stenosis most common in white and Hispanic adults ()
Athletes more likely to develop AFib ()
New spray could help heal the body after a heart attack ()
Cardiologists sound alarm on ongoing methamphetamine epidemic ()
As ‘right to repair’ debate continues, hospitals go after surgical robot company ()
‘The time is now:’ Cardiologists push for change as the battle against burnout continues ()
Just 21% of academic cardiologists are women—and they earn less than men ()
Beloved cardiologist David Chomsky dies at 86 ()
Bayer's big news: Finerenone gains FDA approval for patients with chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes ()
Imaging technique could help predict heart rhythm issues among COVID-19 patients ()
Additional experience pays off when performing endovascular treatments ()
Philips premieres new 3D MRI technique, aims to bring speed and efficiency to cardiac imaging ()
A fresh look at why high-fat diets can lead to atherosclerosis ()
Embrace plant-based foods, limit most meats to avoid heart disease ()
Undergoing TAVR and mitral valve interventions during a single hospital visit may put patients at risk ()
TAVR still comparable to surgery after 8 years ()
Go fish? Omega-3 fatty acids boost outcomes, reduce cardiovascular mortality ()
COVID-related heart issues often last for months, wearable data show ()
AI model predicts diabetes risk using MRI results ()
The surprising relationship between congenital heart disease and stroke ()
Empagliflozin boosts care for HFpEF patients, new clinical trial confirms ()
Medtronic Vascular recalls 55K angiographic guidewire components ()
TAVR safe for patients with inflammatory bowel disease ()
Permanent pacemaker implantation before or after TAVR linked to worse outcomes ()
Hospital worker accused of murdering a stroke patient now under investigation for other assaults ()
7% of cardiologists worth at least $5M—more than almost any other specialty ()
FDA announces recall of blood lead tests due to 'significant concerns' ()
Cardiologist makes history, completes LAAO with new 3D ICE catheter ()
Risk score predicts outcomes for heart failure patients undergoing TEER ()