May 2022

EHR alerts boost care for patients with HFrEF ()
Survival on the rise among high-risk pulmonary embolism patients ()
Transcatheter PVL closure linked to lower 30-day mortality than surgery ()
Medtronic gains FDA approval for new DCB compatible with 0.018” guidewires ()
FDA announces Class I recall of 4,800 imaging catheters due to risk of vascular injury ()
Open AAA repair linked to better long-term outcomes than EVAR ()
A new use for metformin? Popular type 2 diabetes medication may also improve cancer and infection therapies ()
VIDEO: What interventional cardiologists need to perform pulmonary embolism thrombectomy ()
New atherosclerosis treatment uses ultrasound-assisted lasers to break down plaque ()
LVAD patients spend nearly 1 in 4 days seeking care — is there a more effective way? ()
VIDEO: The new role of cardiac CT under the 2021 chest pain evaluation guidelines ()
3D cardiac modeling solution for VT ablation receives FDA clearance ()
Empagliflozin may reverse vascular aging, lower CVD risk ()
FDA announces recall of platelet-reducing medication due to risk of clotting or other adverse cardiovascular outcomes ()
VIDEO: Contrast media shortage impacting cardiac CT imaging ()
FDA approves tirzepatide, Eli Lilly’s new type 2 diabetes drug, and the company shares an estimated price ()
Left bundle branch block after TAVR hurts outcomes, even when no permanent pacemaker is required ()
How cardiologists can make an impact in the face of anti-abortion laws ()
TPV valves, CTO PCI and more: SCAI 2022 updates for interventional cardiologists ()
Cusp overlap technique, optimized treatment strategy tied to significant improvements for TAVR patients ()
New guidelines detail PFO management, including when to consider closure ()
VIDEO: How the iodine contrast shortage is impacting interventional cath labs ()
New data on cardiac damage before and after AVR suggests earlier treatment may be beneficial ()
Intravascular lithotripsy tied to superior long-term PAD, PCI outcomes at SCAI 2022 ()
Medical device company raises $23M for fully absorbable vessel closure patches ()
TAVR vs. surgery: A new look at 1-year outcomes among moderate-risk patients with severe, symptomatic AS ()
Cardiologist allegedly created and sold ransomware tools to hackers ()
VIDEO: Cardiology getting more involved in pulmonary embolism response teams ()
Intermittent fasting helps breast cancer survivors limit their CVD risk ()
New bleeding stroke guidelines highlight several common treatments that may be ineffective ()
Renal denervation improves blood pressure control, lowers risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes ()
Arkansas cardiologist rushes to help victims after fatal shooting ()
Arterial stiffness may predict type 2 diabetes risk better than high blood pressure ()
Cardiologist and ASNC president diagnoses the heart of the galaxy based on black hole imaging ()
Cardiologists join the FDA’s fight against menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars ()
VIDEO: Key technology trends in cardiology, as seen at ACC.22 ()
VIDEO: ACC president shares his key takeaways from ACC 2022 ()
VIDEO: Factors responsible for cardiologist burnout ()
Medtronic’s more deliverable drug-eluting stent gains FDA approval ()
A key update: 1 year later, no signs of long-term heart damage among college athletes who had COVID-19 ()
TAVR safe and effective for patients with mixed aortic valve disease ()
State of the industry: 7 big takeaways from a new report on salaries and job satisfaction in cardiology ()
CT-FFR before TAVR improves detection of coronary artery disease, limits invasive imaging exams ()
Mediterranean diet outperforms low-fat diet for cardiovascular disease prevention ()
Late balloon valvuloplasty safe and effective for patients with THV dysfunction ()
When PPE is not enough: Improved shielding during EVAR linked to ‘dramatic reduction’ in radiation exposure ()
Is TAVR a sensible choice for patients with moderate, symptomatic aortic stenosis? Medtronic aims to find out ()
Small wearable device monitors blood sugar, alcohol and lactate levels at the same time ()
Flu shots lower CVD risk, new meta-analysis confirms ()
VIDEO: Use of CT to assess coronary plaques ()
Cardiologist charged with 4 additional counts of sexual assault after more patients come forward ()
How did the pig heart transplant patient die? A preventable infection may be to blame ()
VIDEO: USPSTF official discusses new low-dose aspirin recommendations ()
Cardiologists and surgeons perform first TAVR using CT imaging guidance on HF patient with blood clot ()
Transcaval TAVR outperforms transaxillary TAVR when femoral access is not an option ()
Combining certain BP medications with NSAIDs linked to kidney damage—acetaminophen seen as a safer option ()
VIDEO: Shockwave Medical demonstrates faster intravascular lithotripsy at ACC.22 ()
How the science behind COVID-19 vaccines could transform care for heart attack patients ()
Unpaid student loan debt is bad for the heart ()
Carotid endarterectomy does not reduce long-term dementia risk ()
Regulatory roundup: FDA clears new solutions from Boston Scientific, CathVision, Franklin Mountain Medical ()
VIDEO: Getting cardiologist buy-in on artificial intelligence ()
Real-world Watchman patients experiencing fewer complications after LAAO than seen in clinical trials ()
4 promising heart failure therapies interventional cardiologists should keep an eye on ()
Epicardial ablation in Brugada syndrome reduces sudden cardiac death ()
New-look protocol boosts outcomes among AFib patients in the ER ()
High power vs. standard RF ablation leads to improved pulmonary vein isolation, shorter procedures ()
Veteran cardiologist Morton M. Mower, co-inventor of the automatic ICD, dies at 89 ()
Same-day discharge for AFib ablation a success thanks to telehealth ()
Links to the late-breaking studies at Heart Rhythm 2022 ()
FDA approves mavacamten for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ()