There has been progress over the years, researchers noted, but there is still a lot of work to do. 

Cardiologists received a nice bump in pay in 2026 thanks to a one-time 2.5% conversion factor increase. That expires at the end of the year, however, and physicians will see their payments decrease as a result.

Researchers pointed to the many benefits of cardiology conferences and emphasized that they do not think these events are directly leading to patient deaths. However, they wrote, "increased attention on staffing during meetings is warranted."

A surgeon in Michigan has performed the world’s first single-port robotic mitral valve repair.

Cath lab safety has been a significant concern among interventional cardiologists and other clinicians for many years now. Procedures are associated with significant radiation exposure, and the heavy aprons worn inside these labs can lead to painful orthopedic injuries. 

Andy Morse, MD, the director of valvular and structural heart disease at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, leads a team that has performed more than 4,000 TAVR procedures. He spoke to Cardiovascular Business about recent findings on the long-term performance of the balloon-expandable SAPIEN 3™ platform.

The lawsuit Hemal Gada, MD, filed against UPMC has been dismissed with prejudice. 

New SCCT president Ronen Rubinshtein, MD, says the fields of interventional cardiology and cardiac imaging are two of his greatest interests. 

The CALLY index, a biomarker that examines systemic inflammation, immune system activity and nutrition, could provide care teams with significant value.

Data on the potential relationship between cannabis use and CVD remain mixed. For now, however, there is enough evidence available that heart patients should be careful.