June 2024

Abbott’s HeartMate LVADs recalled again over screen issues—FDA highlights significant risks ()
Mechanical valves linked to superior long-term survival after tricuspid valve replacement ()
Why your cardiology department's leadership structure matters ()
Biden Administration lowers prices for 64 prescription drugs, including 3 prescribed by cardiologists ()
FDA clears new AI algorithm for 1-year AFib risk ()
Dual approvals: AliveCor gains FDA clearance for advanced AI model, handheld ECG system ()
Bring on the veggie burgers? Replacing meat with plant-based alternatives may boost heart health ()
Routine stress tests after PCI make little difference, even in high-risk ACS patients ()
How persistent AFib impacts TAVR survival ()
Energy drinks and sudden cardiac arrest: There’s smoke, and there may be fire ()
A historic moment in diabetes care: Teva launches first-ever generic GLP-1 in US ()
New editor shares vision for ACC’s flagship journal: ‘Chasing impact, not impact factor’ ()
Diabetes drug resolves sleep apnea in up to 52% of patients—is FDA approval in the cards? ()
AI-powered platform for arrhythmia detection gains FDA approval ()
FDA approves new pulmonary artery sensor for heart failure ()
Semaglutide improves heart failure symptoms in both sexes—weight loss greater in women ()
A cardiologist's guide to treating pulmonary embolism ()
New 5:2 intermittent fasting diet bests metformin, empagliflozin in patients with early-stage type 2 diabetes ()
Heart surgeons are fed up with old technology—many have considered a career change ()
Risk of death from CVD skyrockets when women use cannabis ()
The future of electrophysiology: Reviewing key trends in PFA ()
AI can help cardiologists predict death after TAVR—but there is a catch ()
FDA clears new drug-eluting envelope for implantable cardiac devices—CEO sees it as ‘tip of the iceberg’ ()
The waiting game: Delaying TAVR increases healthcare costs by $10K per year ()
Private equity-backed cardiology group puts cloud-based technology in hands of its cardiologists ()
Boston Scientific to acquire medical device specialists focused on stroke prevention for $1.2B ()
Interventional cardiology sees growing role in pulmonary embolism interventions ()
1.6 million excess Black deaths owed to inequities in cardiac care, JACC report card reveals ()
ASNC supports AMA effort to limit use of AI in prior authorization decisions ()
How long do wearable cardiac monitors record data? ()
Stretching may help reduce painful orthopedic issues among echo and interventional lab staff ()
CDC-funded program improved cardiovascular health of low-income Nebraska women ()
First large-scale studies of wearable ambulatory cardiac monitoring shed light on usage  ()
New avenue for regenerating damaged heart cells discovered ()
Patient deaths and injuries prompt Teleflex to recall intra-aortic balloon catheters ()
Cardiovascular ultrasound innovations being showcased at ASE 2024 meeting ()
Using ECG AI to find the cardiac amyloidosis needles in the haystack ()
Addressing staffing shortages in cardiology ()
Cardiologist-supported prior authorization reform reintroduced in Congress ()
Medical device company raises $104M to fund PFA research ()
Even moderate alcohol use increases risk of high blood pressure, new meta-analysis confirms ()
TAVR vs. SAVR for low-risk patients: Cardiologist explores the decision-making process ()
FDA warns against ‘microdosing’ with mushroom chocolates due to heart issues, other health risks ()
New-look polymer mitral valve linked to positive outcomes 30 days after surgery ()
Telemedicine, remote monitoring help reduce healthcare costs ()
Q&A: Cardiologist Karen Joynt Maddox on why new healthcare policies are not improving outcomes ()
‘Different products for different people’: FDA clears 2 Abbott over-the-counter glucose monitors ()
How cardiologists and hospitals get paid ()
The Importance of Lesion-specific FFRCT Values in the Non-invasive Assessment of CAD: A Case-based Discussion ()
Cardiologist Stuart Connolly remembered as a ‘generational thinker,’ electrophysiology pioneer ()
Interest growing in fluoroscopy-free workflows during RF ablation ()
Medtronic TAVR valves at heart of multiple sessions during New York cardiology conference ()
Embracing AI to enhance EP: Insights from cardiologist Jagmeet Singh ()
Private equity in healthcare: Cardiologists, government officials and advocacy groups share their perspective ()
Edwards shares new data highlighting consistency of its TAVR valves in women, patients with small annuli ()
Another common artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke ()
Mediterranean diet helps women live longer, reducing heart disease and cancer risks ()
Engineers team with cardiologist to rethink heart pump assessments ()
Eko Health raises $41M to expand footprint of its AI-powered stethoscopes ()
Heart Rhythm Society shows support for new cardiovascular board, outpatient EP centers ()
AI uses imaging results to ID high-risk TAVR patients with speed, accuracy ()
Key trends in electrophysiology include PFA, dual-chamber leadless pacemakers ()
3 in 5 US adults projected to have CVD by 2050, with a price tag of $1.8T—can cardiologists ‘turn the tide’? ()
AI-based coronary plaque assessments 1 step closer to Medicare coverage ()
New one-stop cardiology clinic focuses on patient relationships, not insurance ()
Edwards Lifesciences sells critical care business to BD for $4.2B—remains ‘laser focused’ on structural heart disease ()