August 2023

Key takeaways from ESC Congress 2023 ()
Cardiac CT before TAVR detects CAD with high accuracy, suggesting a reduced need for invasive imaging ()
Seeds for weight loss recalled: FDA says they are a ‘highly toxic’ plant containing cardiac glycosides ()
Statin use after a bleeding stroke linked to key risk reductions ()
How monitoring MR can help cardiologists anticipate TAVR outcomes in patients with low-flow, low-gradient AS ()
Immediate vs. staged multivessel PCI: How the 2 strategies compare when treating STEMI patients ()
First 10 drugs chosen by White House for Medicare price negotiations include blood thinners, heart failure meds ()
Cardiologists detail long-term outcomes of valve-in-valve TMVR ()
Pulsed-field ablation as safe and effective as thermal ablation when treating paroxysmal AFib ()
FDA clears new smart scale capable of detecting AFib, other cardiovascular issues ()
Intravascular imaging-guided PCI improves patient outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms ()
Deferred testing for low-risk chest pain patients is safe, limits unnecessary catheterizations ()
Texas researchers receive $1.14M to develop first CVD drug of its kind ()
Weight loss drug semaglutide linked to multiple benefits for heart failure patients ()
Siemens Healthineers unveils 'truly revolutionary' AI-enabled echo system ()
ESC Congress 2023: 4 key sessions scheduled for world’s largest gathering of cardiology professionals ()
FDA panel votes not to endorse Medtronic renal denervation system ()
Beloved cardiologist Albert Waldo remembered for his lasting impact on electrophysiology ()
FDA panel votes in favor of Recor Medical renal denervation system ()
Missed opportunities: Many high-risk patients still not taking aspirin to prevent CVD ()
TAVR safe and effective for severe AS patients with a very low gradient ()
Interventional echocardiography expected to grow thanks to new structural heart procedures ()
How to deal with workplace bullying and discrimination in cardiology ()
Chest pain one year after a heart attack linked to lower odds of survival ()
Key government policies impacting cardiac ultrasound ()
Mitigating risk: How the depth of device implantation impacts LAAO outcomes ()
ESC Congress 2023 to feature 30 late-breaking clinical trials ()
Abiomed recalls heart pump catheter labeling after 12 injuries ()
FDA announces yet another recall, the fifth of 2023, for troubled heart devices ()
Interventional echocardiographers play a key role in the treatment of structural heart disease ()
AI spots critical heart defects missed by the human eye ()
FDA clears 2 new AI models that help with the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias ()
2 key reasons the use of AI in echocardiography is growing ()
New TAVR valve, premounted to save cardiologists time, linked to promising 30-day outcomes ()
Weight loss drug semaglutide could boost heart health of up to 93M patients in US alone ()
AI model for HCM, the first of its kind, gains FDA approval ()
Starting salaries in cardiology down 10% as other specialties thrive ()
Shockwave Medical, the subject of recent acquisition rumors, announces $650M private offering ()
Alternative TAVR techniques: How to proceed when transfemoral access is not recommended ()
Microplastics identified in heart tissue samples—are surgeries to blame? ()
Interventional cardiologists call out ABIM for ‘unfair and unjustified’ certification policies ()
FDA announces fourth recall of 2023 for troubled heart devices ()
FDA highlights importance of including heart rhythm risks on drug labels ()
Relaxed fasting instructions prior to TAVR, other heart procedures do not affect outcomes ()
Surgery, interventional therapies still the best choice for many HCM patients ()
FDA approves Boston Scientific’s new cryoablation system for AFib ()
How medical imaging helps cardiologists treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ()
A surgeon's perspective on treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ()
Surgeon sues hospital after being fired for discussing TAVR concerns with media ()
Weight loss drug semaglutide reduces risk of adverse cardiovascular events by 20% among overweight, obese patients ()
Why hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may be widely underdiagnosed ()
Colchicine before PCI: New research tracks the long-term impact on heart health ()
NFL player feeling thankful after AFib diagnosis: ‘I think it’s just the good Lord looking after me’ ()
Cardiologist William C. Roberts remembered as a ‘true legend in cardiovascular medicine’ ()
FDA approves several Biosense Webster devices for fluoroscopy-free ablation procedures ()
New research on AI-based CCTA assessments wins Best Abstract at SCCT 2023 ()
More consistency, standardization still needed when treating HCM ()
Cardiologists applaud WHO’s endorsement of polypills for CVD prevention ()
Expanding Medicaid linked to better care for heart patients ()
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association has helped advance HCM care ()
Do infections cause heart attacks? Lessons from COVID ()
The 25 best U.S. cardiology hospitals ranked ()
Key trends and takeaways in cardiac CT at SCCT 2023 ()
Chinese made version of JenaValve TAVR device implanted in first patient ()