| The Month in Review | Editor's Note: Leadership updates, breaking research, stories pulled from national headlines—January included a little bit of everything here at Cardiovascular Business! Two stories really stood out to me this month: the dramatic tale of NFL player Damar Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest on the field, and our interview about TAVR trends with Samir Kapadia, MD. “This is a team sport; it is not about individuals,” Dr. Kapadia said when I asked him for words of wisdom for other TAVR programs. This should be true in all of healthcare, shouldn’t it? Teamwork leads to new ideas and better patient care. And the teamwork on display after Hamlin’s injury, when healthcare professionals were there to provide the care he needed, helped save his life. As always, thanks for reading. – Michael Walter | Editor Editor's Note: Leadership updates, breaking research, stories pulled from national headlines—January included a little bit of everything here at Cardiovascular Business!
Two stories really stood out to me this month: the dramatic tale of NFL player Damar Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest on the field, and our interview about TAVR trends with Samir Kapadia, MD.
“This is a team sport; it is not about individuals,” Dr. Kapadia said when I asked him for words of wisdom for other TAVR programs. This should be true in all of healthcare, shouldn’t it? Teamwork leads to new ideas and better patient care. And the teamwork on display after Hamlin’s injury, when healthcare professionals were there to provide the care he needed, helped save his life.
As always, thanks for reading. – Michael Walter | Editor |
| Gulati, an award-winning cardiologist and author, first joined Cedars-Sinai in 2022. She is also the president of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology. Gulati, an award-winning cardiologist and author, first joined Cedars-Sinai in 2022. She is also the president of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology. | | |
| "The singular message to the public is that the optimal treatment for multivessel coronary artery disease—to improve not only long-term survival but also lower your risk of complications—is coronary artery bypass surgery," one specialist said in a statement. "The singular message to the public is that the optimal treatment for multivessel coronary artery disease—to improve not only long-term survival but also lower your risk of complications—is coronary artery bypass surgery," one specialist said in a statement. | | |
| Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest after a tackle during the first quarter of a game with the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan 2. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest after a tackle during the first quarter of a game with the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan 2. | | |
| Here are links to more information on every late-breaking presentation at ACC.23. Here are links to more information on every late-breaking presentation at ACC.23. | | |
| "These findings provide further insight into the positive effects of the DASH diet ... and highlight the need for public health policies and interventions that support sustained adherence to a healthy eating pattern," researchers wrote. "These findings provide further insight into the positive effects of the DASH diet ... and highlight the need for public health policies and interventions that support sustained adherence to a healthy eating pattern," researchers wrote. | | |
| Shockwave Medical's decision to acquire Neovasc is based largely on the potential of the Neovasc Reducer System, a solution designed to treat the symptoms of refractory angina by altering a patient's blood flow. Shockwave Medical's decision to acquire Neovasc is based largely on the potential of the Neovasc Reducer System, a solution designed to treat the symptoms of refractory angina by altering a patient's blood flow. | | |
| American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) 2023 President Mouaz H. Al-Mallah, MD, said the subspecialty needs to up its game with new technology. American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) 2023 President Mouaz H. Al-Mallah, MD, said the subspecialty needs to up its game with new technology. | | |
| The new recall includes nearly 4,500 devices. There have been 134 incidents so far, including 5 adverse events. The new recall includes nearly 4,500 devices. There have been 134 incidents so far, including 5 adverse events. | | |
| The list represents a collaboration between more than 30 nutritionists, doctors and epidemiologists. The list represents a collaboration between more than 30 nutritionists, doctors and epidemiologists. | | |
| What's next for TAVR? What trends should clinicians be focused on as time goes on? Kapadia shared his perspective in a new interview. What's next for TAVR? What trends should clinicians be focused on as time goes on? Kapadia shared his perspective in a new interview. | | |
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![Following a plant-based diet can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dying from cardiovascular causes, according to new research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.[1] The study’s authors emphasized that a person can still occasionally eat meat, fish or dairy products and still see substantial benefits—the key is to keep such things to a minimum and embrace fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, teas and coffees.](https://cardiovascularbusiness.com/sites/default/files/styles/media_thumbnail/public/2019-06/fruit-2305192_960_720.jpg?itok=t1XncPcI)
![doctor fruits vegetables vegetarian diet. Embracing a plant-based diet can improve a person’s cardiovascular health, according to a new commentary published in the American Journal of Cardiology.[1] The article, titled “Are We What We Eat? The Moral Imperative of the Medical Profession to Promote Plant-Based Nutrition,” also highlights multiple reasons that choosing plant-based nutrition over animal-based food can be viewed as being better for society as a whole.](https://cardiovascularbusiness.com/sites/default/files/styles/media_thumbnail/public/2022-12/microsoftteams-image_12.png?itok=jdiFakyQ)
