August 2026

Tricuspid valve repair linked to major benefits for high-risk heart patients ()
AI tech uses cardiac CT scans to evaluate inflammation, predict stroke risk ()
Catheter ablation for AFib fails to improve quality of life more than a sham procedure ()
Targeted lead placement fails to improve outcomes for heart failure patients undergoing CRT ()
TAVR and PCI: When heart patients need both, does the order matter? ()
Aficamten shows potential to be first FDA-approved treatment for nonobstructive HCM ()
Heartflow tech limits unnecessary catheterizations in patients with suspected CAD ()
Boston Scientific removes imaging catheters from market due to risk of injury ()
GE HealthCare announces 3 new ultrasound imaging systems ()
New ESC heart failure guidelines include major updates ()
Adult congenital heart programs growing more important as time goes on ()
FDA approves tirzepatide for reducing cardiovascular risk in adults with type 2 diabetes ()
Cath lab procedure kits recalled due to ongoing safety concern ()
No significant sex-based differences in timing of care for M-TEER patients ()
PAD significantly increases risk of AFib, new meta-analysis confirms ()
SCAI asks ABIM to rethink policy on PCI volume reporting requirements ()
No. 1 heart hospital in US announces key changes to its cardiology leadership ()
FDA announces recall of all Impella heart pump controllers after 3 deaths ()
New TAVR risk score could help predict poor functional outcomes among older patients ()
FDA authorizes first 2-in-1 wearable of its kind for patients with diabetes ()
ASC operator Regent Surgical embraces outpatient EP ablation services after CMS policy change ()
New Orleans surgeon is first in US to use new FDA-cleared device for stroke thrombectomy ()
Cardiologist compensation still rising—pay bumps also seen in thoracic and vascular surgery ()
Redo TAVR with self-expanding valves linked to positive early outcomes ()
AliveCor device nearly doubles arrhythmia detection compared to traditional ambulatory monitoring ()
CCTA programs need a strategic C-suite case to drive growth and efficiency ()
Texas cardiologist disciplined after allegedly leaving guidewire in patient ()
FDA clears AI software for detecting untreated pulmonary hypertension in 12-lead ECGs ()
Digital twin technology shows ability to personalize ablation planning ()
8 in 10 young adults have CKM syndrome, increasing their risk of early arterial injury ()
Screening program flags unrecognized heart failure in patients with diabetes ()
FDA confirms Class I recall for thousands of stroke prevention devices ()
Siemens Healthineers receives up to $31M to develop autonomous robot for remote stroke treatments ()
One New York health system sues another over cardiology services—lawsuit prompts new legislation ()
Veteran interventional cardiologist named editor-in-chief of ACC journal ()
The power of quality improvement: How a cath lab transformed care for PCI patients ()
How to integrate AI into cardiac imaging workflows ()
TAVR is safe for patients with large aortic annuli—heart failure remains a concern ()
Murj announces patient monitoring platform for hypertension and heart failure ()
Surgery outperforms TAVR in young heart patients, new data confirm ()
AHA says new legislation would strengthen stroke care and prevention ()
HCM drug advances have been a breakthrough—but more invasive treatments are still vital ()
Cutting CCTA energy costs can improve environmental sustainability in cardiac imaging ()
New research explores the earliest stages of coronary plaque inflammation ()
Transfemoral TMVR linked to positive outcomes for high-risk heart patients, new data confirm ()
AI-powered opportunistic screening could help find patients with undetected aortic stenosis ()
Philips recalls Cardiac Workstation systems due to software issue—users urged to follow new guidance ()
OCT shows potential for image-guided BTK interventions in PAD patients ()
Banner Health partnering with physicians to bring more heart procedures to ASCs ()
FDA approves autoinjector for third-generation cholesterol drug ()
Cardiac CT links air pollution to increased risk of coronary disease ()
American College of Cardiology leader named CEO of Society of Thoracic Surgeons ()
ACC highlights importance of cognitive impairment, frailty when treating older heart patients ()
Tirzepatide linked to better outcomes for heart patients with type 2 diabetes ()
Medtronic veteran named CEO of medtech startup Versa Vascular ()
FDA approves pivotal trial for FastWave Medical's peripheral IVL system ()
FDA clears next-gen peripheral thrombectomy device ()
HCM care is evolving thanks to better data, new treatments ()
Cardiologists develop new anchoring technique for challenging TAVR cases ()
Duke's digital twin technology could take hemodynamic assessments to a whole other level ()
Cardiologist questions Trump’s health in new editorial: ‘We have been kept in the dark too long’ ()
Popular blood pressure drug recalled ()
FDA clears Bracco’s new ultrasound contrast delivery system for cardiovascular imaging ()
Cardiac CT's future could include AI-driven prevention, noncontrast imaging ()
BMI alone is not enough: Abdominal fat plays crucial role when assessing heart disease risk ()
Abbott and Google join forces to deliver AI-powered glucose insights ()
Incidental CT findings help predict TAVR mortality ()
Q&A: How IVL helps this cardiologist treat NYC’s sickest patients ()
Robotics in electrophysiology: Are we near an inflection point? ()
iRhythm to acquire rival cardiac monitoring company for $288M ()
FDA confirms new recall for Impella heart pump accessories ()
Pioneer cardiologist Robert Frye remembered for kindness, ‘unwavering focus’ on his patients ()
Medtronic’s all-in-one mapping and ablation system gains expanded CE mark approval ()
Expert panel explores TAVR’s present and future ()
The burnout crisis among cardiac CT specialists is getting worse ()
Heart experts fear Trump’s FDA is ‘ignoring decades of evidence’ as it authorizes new nicotine pouches ()
New heart drug targeting inflammation falls short in clinical trial ()
Robotics company raises $6M to help fund new vascular imaging platform ()
Cardiologists share vaccine recommendations for heart patients: Flu, COVID-19 and more ()
Shared cardiac PET programs can expand access while controlling costs ()
The fight for safer cath labs continues: ‘We have to fix the work environment’ ()
Clopidogrel monotherapy bests aspirin when patients with diabetes undergo PCI ()
Advocates celebrate as California's first cardiac ablation is performed in ASC ()
Are automated CT exams on the way? Cardiologist shares concerns about radiation, regulation ()
Medtech company wants to help hospitals open radiation-free interventional MR labs ()
Cardiovascular imaging contrast agent recalled due to risk of contamination ()
A Rad’s Eye View: Cardiac CT+ MR analysis bring greater confidence, clarity and speed ()
New ASE guideline aims to improve workplace safety for cardiac sonographers ()
The best hospitals in the United States for heart care ()
Early TAVR for patients with asymptomatic severe AS may save money in the long run ()
Blood thinner recalled after failed test ()