Researchers, take note: Nonfatal MI not a surrogate for all-cause or cardiovascular mortality The new study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, examined data from 144 different randomized clinical trials. Read more about Researchers, take note: Nonfatal MI not a surrogate for all-cause or cardiovascular mortality
American Heart Association supports latest COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, including 'mixing and matching' of booster shots The group says it also still supports wearing masks when indoors and practicing social distancing. Read more about American Heart Association supports latest COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, including 'mixing and matching' of booster shots
Cardiologists use TTE to screen CAD patients for abdominal aortic aneurysms TTE, researchers wrote, was "as good as abdominal ultrasound" when it came to screening for AAA. Read more about Cardiologists use TTE to screen CAD patients for abdominal aortic aneurysms
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements linked to a higher AFib risk, new meta-analysis confirms The risk appears to increase more and more when patients consume a higher daily dose. Read more about Omega-3 fatty acid supplements linked to a higher AFib risk, new meta-analysis confirms
Many nonvalvular AFib patients skip DOAC therapy altogether The study's authors hope their work can help with the development of new interventions that target this issue. Read more about Many nonvalvular AFib patients skip DOAC therapy altogether
Mitral valve prolapse during pregnancy linked to higher risk of cardiac complications MVP also appears to increase the risk of certain problems during childbirth. Read more about Mitral valve prolapse during pregnancy linked to higher risk of cardiac complications
How pre-TAVR PCI impacts patient outcomes One-year outcomes are similar when patients undergo PCI prior to TAVR—except for one important difference. Read more about How pre-TAVR PCI impacts patient outcomes
The exact effect of statin use on COVID-19 outcomes remains unclear Researchers examined data from nearly 470,000 patients.Read more about The exact effect of statin use on COVID-19 outcomes remains unclear
Comparing common treatments for posterior circulation stroke The new study, published in Stroke, included data related to aspiration and stent retriever thrombectomy.Read more about Comparing common treatments for posterior circulation stroke
Scenes from the pandemic: Telehealth a perfect fit for treating heart failure One large health system actually treated more heart failure patients during the pandemic than it had in previous years. Read more about Scenes from the pandemic: Telehealth a perfect fit for treating heart failure
