FDA approves inclisiran, a twice-yearly injection that lowers cholesterol The medication was designed to help lower LDL-C levels with just two doses per year. Read more about FDA approves inclisiran, a twice-yearly injection that lowers cholesterol
Researchers take a fresh look at how different risk factors impact the look of a patient's heart The study included cardiac MRI scans of nearly 30,000 patients. Read more about Researchers take a fresh look at how different risk factors impact the look of a patient's heart
As healthcare leaders look ahead to 2022, preparation and planning are the keys to success We need to make the future instead of waiting for it to happen. Read more about As healthcare leaders look ahead to 2022, preparation and planning are the keys to success
COVID-19 vaccines tied to greater risk of myocarditis or myopericarditis—but specialists highlight the benefits of vaccination The new analysis focused on nearly 5 million individuals who received either the Moderna or Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Read more about COVID-19 vaccines tied to greater risk of myocarditis or myopericarditis—but specialists highlight the benefits of vaccination
Premature heart attack deaths more common among Black, male and rural patients Researchers tracked data from more than 600,000 patient deaths in the United States, sharing their findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Read more about Premature heart attack deaths more common among Black, male and rural patients
Apixaban linked to lower bleeding risk than rivaroxaban for patients with nonvalvular AFib A new meta-analysis compared outcomes associated with the two popular DOACs. Read more about Apixaban linked to lower bleeding risk than rivaroxaban for patients with nonvalvular AFib
An industry first: FDA authorizes marketing of laser-assisted IVC filter removal device The Philips CavaClear Laser Sheath earned the agency’s breakthrough device designation back in July.Read more about An industry first: FDA authorizes marketing of laser-assisted IVC filter removal device
FDA approves rivaroxaban for treating, preventing blood clots in pediatric patients The direct oral anticoagulant is now approved for 11 different indications. Read more about FDA approves rivaroxaban for treating, preventing blood clots in pediatric patients
Tafamidis boosts survival for patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy This latest analysis tracked more than 300 patients for a median follow-up period of nearly five years.Read more about Tafamidis boosts survival for patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy
AECG monitoring helps identify when TAVR patients may require a permanent pacemaker Post-TAVR high-degree atrioventricular block and complete heart block often lead to the implantation of a permanent pacemaker.Read more about AECG monitoring helps identify when TAVR patients may require a permanent pacemaker
![Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.](/sites/default/files/styles/top_stories/public/2018-08/olderpatient-doctor.jpg.webp?itok=Cv18wcDr)