Abbott has received multiple reports of its HeartMate monitor screens freezing, glitching and even displaying incorrect patient information. A total of 17 injuries have been reported so far. 

Each valve type has its own benefits, researchers noted, but mechanical valves are associated with multiple long-term benefits compared to tissue/bioprosthetic valves. 

The way a cardiology department's management is organized can have a direct impact on physician satisfaction and patient care. "Without good governance and leadership, nothing else matters," one expert said. 

A new study of nearly 300 PCI patients suggests biolimus-coated balloons could provide significant value to interventional cardiologists in the years ahead.  

Impella heart pumps may not provide as much value when treating high-risk patients as early data suggested.

Tracking private equity acquisitions can be challenging, but that didn't stop researchers from exploring the last decade of activity in cardiology. "It will be critical to monitor the effects on procedural utilization, quality and outcomes for patients with CVD,” the group wrote. 

The popular diet prioritizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and olive oil. Researchers found that it was associated with multiple long-term benefits for patients with a cancer diagnosis.