The new-look ELANA device from AMT Medical could simplify CABG procedures and help improve patient access to minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques.
High-volume hospitals are often associated with better TAVR outcomes. The team behind this new study wanted to see if a similar trend was seen with FTR rates as well.
Ami B. Bhatt, MD, and Whoop founder Will Ahmed. Image courtesy of Whoop.
Ami B. Bhatt, MD, a veteran cardiologist and digital health specialist, stepped down as the American College of Cardiology's chief innovation officer to accept this new role.
An investigational drug therapy from Affinia Therapeutics has secured the FDA's orphan drug designation. This means the company now has access to certain benefits, including tax credits and fee exemptions, as it works toward approval.
Long-term TAVR outcomes were comparable. When tracking 30-day data, however, researchers found that hospital readmission was much less common for patients treated with regional anesthesia or moderate sedation.
Novo Nordisk filed a lawsuit claiming Eli Lilly ran “false and materially misleading” advertisements that ignore recent data. According to Lilly, though, its message is "truthful" and "grounded in the most direct scientific evidence available."
Thanks to updated guidelines published in March, an additional 21.5 million adults between the ages of 30 and 79 are now eligible for statins. Researchers did emphasize that lifestyle changes are another effective way to reduce ASCVD risk.
In most cases, the issue should not cause harm. However, patients with a patent foramen ovale or other right-to-left shunts may face an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Drinking multiple cups of coffee each day may decrease a person's risk of heart disease, heart failure and stroke. However, too much caffeine can still cause issues.
