August 2021

CSI’s orbital atherectomy system debuts in Canada ()
Metoprolol shows promise as an effective (and cheap) treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients ()
Stroke severity, mortality higher among COVID-19 patients ()
Edoxaban comparable to VKAs for treating AFib after TAVR ()
Why AFib patients should exercise regularly ()
The pandemic’s toll: 55 long-term side effects of COVID-19 ()
Flu vaccine after heart attack reduces risk of death ()
More than 10% of cardiac arrest patients contacted EMS the day before ()
Paravalvular leak after TAVR continues to be a problem—but advances in technology are helping ()
Making progress: Heart tissue developed in a laboratory shows promise ()
Drones deliver defibrillators much quicker than ambulances ()
‘World’s smallest heart pump’ receives FDA’s breakthrough device designation ()
Right heart catheterization boosts outcomes for cardiogenic shock patients ()
Portable MRI technology improves stroke management ()
More data ‘urgently needed’ on link between coronary revascularization and cognitive decline ()
Magnets in some cell phones, smart watches can affect implanted medical devices, new research confirms ()
Consuming large amounts of meat may increase your risk of CVD, heart disease ()
Risk of heart damage higher after COVID-19 than vaccination ()
Mediterranean diet appears to boost vascular health, sexual performance of men with ED ()
USPSTF updates recommendations for diabetes screening, advising patients to be evaluated at a younger age ()
FDA-approved antiplatelet medication may be an effective heart failure treatment ()
Cardiologist gets new trial nearly 5 years after being found guilty of healthcare fraud ()
Burnout and exhaustion in healthcare go well beyond physicians ()
Vaping damages blood vessels at a rate similar to cigarettes ()
Number of TAVR sites has nearly tripled in recent years—but quality issues remain ()
New self-expanding TAVR system gains FDA approval ()
Hypertension cases skyrocket around the globe ()
LVAD therapy benefits older heart failure patients—but remains underutilized ()
COVID-19 anxiety still very much alive, causing patients to stay home ()
New AI model predicts heart failure hospitalizations ()
A new look at vitamin D supplements and heart attack risk ()
Stroke more common among Black COVID-19 patients ()
Keto diet linked to potential nutritional, cardiovascular issues—do risks outweigh benefits? ()
Nonexpert clinicians trained to screen patients for rheumatic heart disease ()
Most AFib patients underestimate their bleeding risk ()
Researchers review 'concerning' trend in medical journals, highlight its place in cardiology ()
Empagliflozin gains FDA approval as treatment for adult HFrEF patients ()
3 key takeaways from a new study on healthcare spending by race and ethnicity ()
LAAO outcomes significantly worse among women ()
How recent marijuana use impacts PCI outcomes ()
FibroGen ‘deeply disappointed’ after FDA rejects new treatment for CKD-related anemia ()
Catheter ablation boosts AFib outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms ()
Managed care programs help heart attack survivors stay alive and healthy ()
Widespread pain puts patients at a 29% higher risk of stroke ()
Cardiovascular imaging specialists raise $33M to ramp up use of AI platforms ()
Lifetime of night shift work associated with higher AFib risk ()
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots safe and beneficial for heart transplant patients ()
Abbott’s LAA closure solution for AFib patients gains FDA approval ()
Cardiologist gets jail time for possessing ‘deviant, distressing and disturbing’ child abuse materials ()
History of CABG associated with a higher risk of death from COVID-19 ()
16% of heart failure patients delay or skip treatment—many for financial reasons ()
Repeat TAVR leads to better short-term outcomes than TAVR explantation ()
Radial access bests femoral access for PCI on CKD patients ()
Rivaroxaban limits adverse limb and cardiovascular events in surgically treated PAD patients ()
CAC scores help predict TAVR mortality ()
Lignans, found in many plant-based foods, lower the risk of coronary heart disease ()
Cardiac care specialists reach a new milestone: 250K patients under contract ()
Small amounts of exercise can help stroke survivors reduce risk of death by 54% ()
Stroke care during the pandemic's first wave included younger patients, lower survival rates ()
Doctor urges recovered COVID-19 patients to undergo cardiac screening every six months ()
Interventional cardiologists earn healthcare’s highest starting salary—other heart docs not far behind ()
New imaging technique could help detect heart attacks, strokes in advance ()
Tobacco juggernaut acquires therapeutics company behind inhalable heart attack treatment ()
Mediterranean diet benefits coronary heart disease patients ()
Risk of ischemic stroke much smaller with TAVR than SAVR when patient has a history of stroke ()
Avoiding hospitals due to COVID-19 put heart attack, stroke patients on Medicare at risk ()
TMVR outcomes suffer when patients have heart failure and diabetes—but benefits remain ()
Next-day discharge after TMVR is on the rise ()
'A powerful modality': Handheld ultrasound devices provide important value, meta-analysis confirms ()
Cardiologist sued by former employer for using its name when discussing COVID-19 with media ()
On-site stroke therapy tied to better clinical outcomes ()
ACC: Tips for Diagnosing Severe AS ()
How to get more women involved in heart disease studies ()
Expert panel explores the importance of shared decision-making when treating heart valve disease ()
FDA announces recall of 48,000 Boston Scientific pacemakers, CRT-Ps ()
‘Making good, better’: Next-gen TAVR techniques and protocols optimize patient care, boost efficiency ()
Cardiologist sentenced to 6.5 years in prison after recruiting patients for unnecessary ‘fountain of youth’ treatments ()
Microcalcifications on mammograms tied to elevated risk of cardiometabolic disease, death ()
Tricuspid valve repair outperforms replacement, new meta-analysis confirms ()
FDA grants breakthrough device designation to new chronic venous insufficiency device ()
AI model evaluates ECG data as well as cardiologists ()
American College of Chest Physicians updates recommendations for VTE management ()
Statin use prior to hospitalization linked to lower COVID-19 mortality ()
3 risk factors associated with endocarditis after TPVR ()
HeartFlow announces new chief operating officer ()
Plant-centered diet tied to lower risk of CVD in young adults, older women ()
Doctors know best: Taking medications as recommended boosts survival for stoke patients ()
Missed opportunities: Early heart failure diagnoses often overlooked in outpatient setting ()
Chronic liver disease associated with worse PCI outcomes ()
‘The fight is not over’: Cardiologists urge health systems to require employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations ()
Risk of death higher among Black heart attack patients in underserved communities ()
Early rhythm control therapy beneficial for AFib patients with suspected heart failure ()
American College of Cardiology announces first editor of new journal ()