Senators to question cardiologist Robert Califf, Biden’s nominee to lead FDA, on industry ties and COVID-19 response FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, MD, is a cardiologist Could Califf's connections to the pharmaceutical industry keep him from being approved as the next FDA commissioner? Read more about Senators to question cardiologist Robert Califf, Biden’s nominee to lead FDA, on industry ties and COVID-19 response
What new research tells us about HIV and heart failure Patients with HIV have a greater chance of developing heart failure, according to new data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.Read more about What new research tells us about HIV and heart failure
Heart attack survivors with kidney issues face a greater risk of heart failure The study included more than 200,000 MI survivors—and nearly 25% presented with one form of renal failure or another. Read more about Heart attack survivors with kidney issues face a greater risk of heart failure
Cardiologists enthusiastic as House passes bill to ramp up valvular heart disease research It is now the Senate’s turn to consider this popular legislation. Sens. Mitch McConnell and Kyrsten Sinema have introduced a companion bill. Read more about Cardiologists enthusiastic as House passes bill to ramp up valvular heart disease research
Prosthetic-patient mismatch after TAVR much less likely among Asian patients Patient outcomes, it seems, are not significantly impacted by this trend. Read more about Prosthetic-patient mismatch after TAVR much less likely among Asian patients
Breathlessness among patients with long COVID may be a sign of heart damage Researchers presented their findings at EuroEcho 2021.Read more about Breathlessness among patients with long COVID may be a sign of heart damage
New ACC/AHA guidelines detail updated recommendations for PCI, CABGThe new guidelines emphasize the importance of equal access to care among all patient populations, regardless of race or gender. Read more about New ACC/AHA guidelines detail updated recommendations for PCI, CABG
Pre-TAVR pulmonary artery dilatation helps identify high-risk patients Imaging-based PAD may provide value as a noninvasive alternative to right heart catheterization. Read more about Pre-TAVR pulmonary artery dilatation helps identify high-risk patients
Physicians could save $641M per year by prescribing generic CVD medications In addition to cost savings, researchers noted, more affordable medications are also associated with improving adherence rates.Read more about Physicians could save $641M per year by prescribing generic CVD medications
Exposure to even small amounts of toxic metals increases the risk of clogged arteries Some of the metals tracked in the study are commonly found in food and drinking water. Read more about Exposure to even small amounts of toxic metals increases the risk of clogged arteries
