March 2021

March in Review: Eating meat raises heart disease risk | Vaccine updates | 2-year TAVR data | $506M in lost revenue ()
Beta-blockers inferior to other hypertension treatments | GE Healthcare's new AI offering | AFib ablation protocols ()
Imaging & Physiology: Low utilization rates for CT perfusion | AI predicts CVD death | CTA for NSTE-ACS ()
TMVR for kidney transplant recipients | FDA approves Harmony TPV, says it could delay the need for certain surgeries ()
PTSD linked with heightened risk of heart issues | FDA approves hypoglycemia treatment | CT perfusion & stroke ()
Week in Review: Ultra-processed foods & heart damage | Primary PCI & 10-year STEMI survival | NOACs vs. warfarin ()
Fish oil supplements & heart disease | Texas cardiologist, World Series-winning third basemen dies at 96 ()
Economics & Policy: Cardiologist pays $2M for ‘exploitative and improper' practices | FDA news | Viz.ai raises $71M ()
AI tool gains FDA's breakthrough device designation | NOACs associated with lower fracture risk than warfarin ()
Heart Failure: Vaccine advice for HF patients | An encouraging update | The latest FDA recall | TMVR & 3-year outcomes ()
Vascular & Endovascular: Updates on the AstraZeneca vaccine | Plant-based diets & stroke risk | Icosapent ethyl ()
Primary PCI boosts 10-year STEMI survival | New details about the beating heart | ACC, AHA share new HF guidance ()
Heart Rhythm: AFib & TMVR outcomes | Wearable ECG devices detect AFib | Potential issues with lamotrigine ()
What ultra-processed foods do to the heart | New legislation would improve access to cardiac rehab programs ()
Stroke data highlights importance of COVID-19 vaccinations | Cardiologist pays $2M | Mobile stroke units boost care ()
Week in Review: AI predicts cardiovascular deaths | AFib & TMVR | Eating meat tied to a higher risk of heart disease ()
Eating meat tied to higher risk of heart disease, diabetes | How AFib affects TMVR outcomes | Icosapent ethyl & statin therapy ()
TMVR appears safe & effective for children | Even minor impairments in systolic function linked to HF risk ()
Practice Management: Why CRAO requires immediate treatment | Cardiologist pleads guilty | Unhappiness in cardiology ()
More countries suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot concerns | AI model predicts CVD, CAD ()
Prevention & Risk Reduction: Drinking too much coffee is bad for the heart | Statin, aspirin use in older patients ()
Countries stop using the AstraZeneca vaccine due to blood clots | Heart attacks more likely to be missed in women ()
Week in Review: ACC's statement on $1.9T relief bill | A 'critical sign of ill health' | How to maintain certification ()
Breaking News: Several countries pause use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clots—US sitting on millions of doses ()
COVID-19 relief bill could boost patient care | Plant-based diets & stroke risk | AFib screening among older patients ()
Interventional & Surgery: Frailty a helpful predictor for major bleeding events after PCI | PCI for cancer patients ()
COVID-19 vaccines for HF, heart transplant patients | When eating fish prevents CVD | Heart rhythm issues & AVR ()
Acute Coronary Syndromes: Patient care for men vs. women | Battle of the beta-blockers | Benefits of green tea & coffee ()
Additional benefits of the Mediterranean diet | Cardiologist faces up to 20 years in prison | Medications & AD outcomes ()
Pro athletes rarely develop heart inflammation after a mild COVID infection | Helpful tips about maintaining certification ()
COVID-19: The continued importance of wearing a mask | How the pandemic affected heart attack outcomes ()
Week in Review: TAVR for low-risk patients after 2 years | The MIND diet | Cardiology lost $506M | Cardiologist pleads guilty ()
Cardiology lost $506M in 6 months | Heart attack care much worse for women | Ross procedure linked to strong outcomes ()
Structural Heart Disease: TAVR for low-risk patients after 2 years | A look at the future? | 3-year TMVR outcomes ()
Major bleeding events following PCI | Cardiologist pleads guilty after arrest | Stroke risk among American Indians ()
TAVR for low-risk patients after 2 years | FDA announces recall of Medtronic HVAD pump implant kits | HF groups unite ()
5 key takeaways from a new study on AFib & atrial flutter | CTA for treating NSTE-ACES | Cardiologist donates $1M ()
Imaging & Physiology: AI helps nurses with no experience obtain echocardiograms | Updated CCTA guidelines ()
Cardiovascular Business March 2021 magazine articles ()