Young adults with metabolic syndrome face a heightened risk of colorectal cancer The new analysis, published in The American Journal of Cardiology, included data from more than 58,000 young adults with metabolic syndrome. Read more about Young adults with metabolic syndrome face a heightened risk of colorectal cancer
Is MCS necessary during high-risk PCI procedures? Researchers aimed to gain a better understanding of a controversial topic. Read more about Is MCS necessary during high-risk PCI procedures?
Older patients benefit from aggressive blood pressure management The study also provides new evidence that patients can gain a better understanding of their blood pressure when they monitor it regularly at home. Read more about Older patients benefit from aggressive blood pressure management
Monitoring high-risk patients for AFib fails to reduce stroke risk "These findings might imply that not all AFib is worth screening for, and not all screen-detected AFib merits anticoagulation," researchers wrote. Read more about Monitoring high-risk patients for AFib fails to reduce stroke risk
Why 'leaky' heart valves in pregnant women should not be ignored The new analysis, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, explored the increased risk of adverse obstetric and cardiovascular events among pregnant women.Read more about Why 'leaky' heart valves in pregnant women should not be ignored
COVID-19 hit cardiology hard in 2020, but salaries stayed competitive Production was way down for cardiologists in 2020, with COVID-19 clearly playing a large role. Salaries, it seems, did not drop as a result. Read more about COVID-19 hit cardiology hard in 2020, but salaries stayed competitive
3 conditions associated with a higher stroke risk among TAVR patients The new analysis, published in Current Problems in Cardiology, also explored the higher costs associated with post-TAVR stroke. Read more about 3 conditions associated with a higher stroke risk among TAVR patients
Moderate coffee consumption lowers risk of heart disease, stroke, death Researchers believe this may be the largest study of its kind. Read more about Moderate coffee consumption lowers risk of heart disease, stroke, death
Amulet vs. Watchman: LAA occluder devices compared in new head-to-head trial The Amulet's implantation success rate and LAA closure rate were both higher than the first-generation Watchman device, researchers reported.Read more about Amulet vs. Watchman: LAA occluder devices compared in new head-to-head trial
First patients enrolled in clinical trial aimed at limiting unnecessary ICAs The team behind the trial thinks this technology could help cut down on unnecessary invasive procedures. Read more about First patients enrolled in clinical trial aimed at limiting unnecessary ICAs
