June 2023

New polymeric heart valve, designed to grow with pediatric patients, implanted for first time ()
AI model outperforms researchers’ ‘wildest dreams’ with accurate heart attack assessments ()
Cardiologists, radiologists say EPA’s new sterilization proposal could put patients at risk ()
FDA approves first cellular therapy to treat type 1 diabetes ()
Cardiologists earn the highest annual salary in 2 states ()
Balloon-expandable valves deliver better short-term TAVR outcomes than self-expandable valves ()
Intravascular lithotripsy helps address the challenges of transvenous lead extraction ()
Cardiology group faces class-action lawsuit after cyberattack exposed patients’ personal data ()
What will Lodoco cost? Looking ahead after FDA’s historic approval of colchicine for CVD ()
FDA announces recall of more than 250,000 interventional devices due to risk of catheter separation ()
Cardiologists applaud FDA’s approval of colchicine for CVD ()
Abbott awards $2.6M to American Diabetes Association for CGM research ()
Virtual reality during TAVR: Distracting patients linked to key benefits ()
Imaging companies join forces to deliver AI-guided echocardiography exams ()
Cardiology at the supermarket: Shopping carts upgraded to detect signs of AFib ()
Private equity-backed cardiology group continues busy year with acquisition of Florida practice ()
How to encourage shared decision-making when treating aortic stenosis ()
FDA panel to review renal denervation system PMA submissions ()
FDA grants breakthrough designation for new AI model to detect cardiac amyloidosis in ECG results ()
AI technologies to be featured heavily at ASE 2023 ()
Top 20 children’s hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery ()
FDA approves next-gen DCB, earning the manufacturer a $27M payment from Abbott ()
FDA approves colchicine, the first anti-inflammatory drug for treating cardiovascular disease ()
Heart damage after TAVR: Follow-up imaging helps cardiologists anticipate problems ()
Cardiologist kills himself after starting antibiotic, prompting coroner to share concerns ()
Cardiology group hit by cyberattack, exposing data of nearly 182,000 patients ()
FDA clears first ablation catheter with flexible electrode tip, contact force sensing ()
‘Notably high’ rates of PTSD, depression and anxiety seen in patients with implantable heart devices ()
Cardiac ultrasound could lead to key advances in heart attack care, drug delivery ()
Cardiologists shed new light on treating severe tricuspid regurgitation in high-risk heart failure patients ()
Cardiologist agrees to pay $5M for overstating heart findings to justify unnecessary procedures ()
How a New Hampshire heart surgeon racked up 21 malpractice settlements ()
Mitral valve repair: How a minimally invasive approach compares to conventional surgery ()
FDA clears new ‘grab-and-go’ interventional device for below-the-knee blood clot removal ()
Rethinking SAVR in the TAVR era: New Cleveland Clinic study explores data from nearly 3,500 patients ()
‘A hugely significant development’: Severe heart condition reverses in 3 patients, shocking experts ()
Cardiologists perform world’s first TAVR with new ultra-low profile valve ()
Private equity-backed cardiology group acquires ‘world-class' practice with team of 23 cardiologists ()
Cardiologist accused of date rape by 15 women could face life in prison, judge says ()
FDA warns healthcare providers about recalled CPB, ECMO devices ()
Why health equity is important in cardiology ()
New Cedars-Sinai AI tool may predict cardiac events and better assess risk ()
Pulsed field ablation shows more positive data as treatment for AFib ()
Bitterroot Bio, a new biotech company launched by physicians and industry veterans, raises $145M ()
FDA clears new guidewire used for valve delivery and ventricular pacing during TAVR, BAV procedures ()
Ear clip offers non-pharmacological treatment for postural tachycardia syndrome ()
Management of patients with SCAD ()
FDA warning letter: iRhythm committed multiple violations, failed to report patient deaths in time ()
Antithrombotic therapy after TAVR: Comparing warfarin to DAPT, SAPT ()
Conformal Medical raises $35M to continue development, research of next-gen LAAO device ()
Left bundle branch pacing: A successful alternative to standard lead placement ()
Novo Nordisk close to acquiring French medical device company for $165M ()
FDA announces recall of certain Impella heart pumps after 3 patient injuries, nearly 200 complaints ()
VIDEO: Jagmeet Singh details the SOLVE-CRT study for a leadless CRT system ()
Radiotherapy VT ablation linked to encouraging 5-year outcomes ()
Nearing a ‘breaking point’: Cardiologists support legislation designed to mitigate Medicare cuts to office-based services ()
PHOTO GALLERY: Electrophysiology advances at Heart Rhythm 2023 ()
Cardiologist ordered to pay $2.6M after foreign material left in patient’s femoral artery ()
Interventional cardiologists perform world’s first TAVR with new embolic protection device ()
TAVR controversy: Surgeon fired after saying cardiologist treated patients without proper credentials ()