March 2026

PCI before TAVR? In older CAD patients, deferral may be the best approach ()
Whoop raises $575M—Abbott, LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo among the investors ()
Interventional cardiologist Roxana Mehran elected ACC president ()
New stroke prevention device for TAVR holds its own in head-to-head battle with Sentinel ()
FDA clears new AI model for pulmonary hypertension ()
‘Practice-changing’ interventional cardiology research grabs ACC.26 spotlight ()
Catheter-based treatment linked to major benefits for intermediate-risk PE ()
FDA sees promise in voice-based AI model for heart failure ()
Software errors lead to major insulin pump recall—manufacturer shares a fix ()
Getting vascular surgeons more involved leads to key improvements for PAD patients ()
FDA clears new AI software for mitral valve repair ()
World’s first telerobotic neurosurgery performed on stroke patient 120 miles away ()
Premature menopause linked to substantial long-term heart risks ()
Cold weather responsible for many more stroke and heart attack deaths than heat ()
Cardiologists use endovascular device for brain aneurysms to treat high-risk heart patients ()
When heart patients can’t wait: Urgent TAVR with self-expanding vs. balloon-expandable valves ()
Cardiologist makes history with first commercial implant of new pacing lead for LBBAP ()
Cleveland Clinic launches partnership focused on AI-powered TAVR planning ()
AI is a game-changer for cardiology—it’s time for practices to get on board ()
New off-the-shelf conduit for CABG shows promise in first-in-human study ()
Cardiologists lead push for new cath lab radiation safety standards ()
Aggressively treating blood pressure, cholesterol levels fails to improve cognitive function ()
New business model helps private cardiology practices stay independent ()
FDA approves smallest defibrillation lead of its kind for LBBA placement ()
How telehealth utilization among heart patients has evolved since the pandemic ()
AI-powered CCTA assessments show ‘close agreement’ with IVUS ()
Early use of tirzepatide after heart attack or stroke linked to key cardiovascular benefits ()
9 ways cardiovascular IT systems can improve your day-to-day workflow ()
Another win for Wegovy: FDA approves higher semaglutide dose as part of new pilot program ()
Cardiovascular Business announces its Forty Under 40 Class of 2026 ()
FDA-approved surgical aortic valve implanted for first time in US ()
FDA clears MiniMed’s screenless, smartphone-controlled insulin pump ()
Morning exercise may have added benefits for the heart ()
EP advocacy group details 6 key policy issues ()
Ultra-processed foods significantly increase a person’s risk of heart attack or stroke ()
Acute kidney injury after TAVR: Key risk factors every cardiologist should know ()
Single injection could help heal heart attack damage ()
FDA approves JenaValve TAVR system for aortic regurgitation ()
AI turns wearable device data into actionable insights for heart failure patients ()
Pioneer cardiologist Amir Lerman remembered as a ‘true giant’ of the specialty ()
Court affirms death sentence for Texas nurse who intentionally killed patients ()
Trump’s EPA wants to roll back Biden-era pollution limits for medical device sterilization ()
New obesity statistics highlight importance of preventive cardiology ()
Imaging evaluations and PCI planning: Heartflow announces ‘tremendous progress’ for AI portfolio ()
Heart failure hospitalizations after PCI: a warning sign of ‘exceptionally high risk’ ()
FDA announces recall of insulin delivery pods ()
New dyslipidemia guideline puts add-on testing, early screening in the spotlight ()
CRT 2026: Key takeaways for interventional cardiologists ()
Cardiology practice, cardiologists pay $4.75M to resolve DOJ fraud allegations ()
Apixaban bests rivaroxaban in new DOAC comparison ()
Prior authorization may reduce access to important heart failure drugs ()
AI is transforming patient care—and cardiologists have a critical role to play ()
FDA clears intravascular device billed as ‘world’s smallest camera’ as physicians share new data ()
Shortage of cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers should ease in late March ()
FDA clears new large-bore catheter for challenging stroke cases ()
High costs may be keeping working-age heart patients from seeking care ()
Vascular surgeons deliver major value in terms of patient outcomes and health system profitability ()
A ‘disquieting plateau’: Healthcare costs are up, but survival among heart patients stays the same ()
Public trust in US health agencies falls under Trump—confidence in AHA still quite high ()
Shockwave Medical’s new coronary IVL catheter, now twice as fast, impresses after 30 days ()
Nearly half of all surgeons have considered leaving the profession due to burnout ()
Medtronic to acquire medtech company Scientia Vascular for $550M ()
Next-generation guide extension catheter delivers value during complex PCI ()
AATS wants to improve research in the field of cardiothoracic surgery ()
Moderate valve oversizing during TAVR boosts survival—too much may be less beneficial ()
American College of Cardiology announces late-breaking clinical trials for ACC.26 ()
Tenaya Therapeutics could earn up to $1.1B for new heart disease research ()
Cardiology now has more than 200 FDA-cleared AI algorithms ()
FDA clears AI-enabled cardiac MR planning technology from Philips ()
FDA shares details about reprocessed catheter recall ()
High-sensitivity troponin protocol most successful at freestanding EDs ()
Cardiologists develop new AI screening tool for structural heart disease ()
AI spots heart and lung conditions in eye images of premature infants ()
World’s first polymeric TAVR valve impresses cardiologists—could improve durability, reduce costs ()
Cardiologist surrenders medical license after faking penile cancer diagnosis ()
New AI-enabled heart failure implant shows early potential ()
Heart failure biomarker identifies long-term risk in T-TEER patients ()
Heart patients unsure about GLP-1 drugs? A physician’s advice is often the best medicine ()
Boston Scientific’s Farapulse PFA system receives expanded approval ()
Cardiology groups to Trump administration: AI still has a long way to go ()
Cardiologists perform first TAVR of its kind by anchoring valve to crushed stent ()
Did you make the list? CMS targets cardiologists for new heart failure payment model ()
Ultrasound RDN system launches in Japan—cardiologist calls it a ‘significant step forward’ ()
How recreational Adderall use affects the heart: a cardiologist’s warning ()
SCAI celebrates new federal funding for PAD prevention ()
FDA confirms more recalls for Johnson & Johnson heart pumps due to malfunction risk ()
Johnson & Johnson launches 3 new stroke devices ()