Abbott acquires vascular device company, will now offer its peripheral thrombectomy solutions Abbott has finalized a deal that will expand its presence in the vascular market.Read more about Abbott acquires vascular device company, will now offer its peripheral thrombectomy solutions
Ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, especially among people with unhealthy diets Researchers tracked data from 2,020 participants who consumed an average of approximately 15 servings of ultra-processed foods per week.Read more about Ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, especially among people with unhealthy diets
Risk of stroke similar when treating severe carotid artery stenosis with surgery or stenting Researchers tracked data from more than 3,600 patients who underwent either carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting.Read more about Risk of stroke similar when treating severe carotid artery stenosis with surgery or stenting
Echocardiography-guided LAAC boosts patient outcomes LAAC patients see clear benefits when echocardiographic guidance (EG) is used in addition to fluoroscopy.Read more about Echocardiography-guided LAAC boosts patient outcomes
Specialists explore relationship between COVID-19 and heart failure, highlighting importance of vaccination "The rise of the delta variant of COVID-19 is a reminder that this pandemic is not over," the president of the Heart Failure Society of America said in a statement. Read more about Specialists explore relationship between COVID-19 and heart failure, highlighting importance of vaccination
FDA announces new warnings for multiple medications due to heightened risk of heart issues, stroke and death The medications, used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, are also associated with an elevated cancer risk. Read more about FDA announces new warnings for multiple medications due to heightened risk of heart issues, stroke and death
ASCVD events, death more likely when patients ignore statin recommendations These findings have important clinical implications for ASCVD prevention. Read more about ASCVD events, death more likely when patients ignore statin recommendations
New meta-analysis examines valve durability after 5 years among TAVR, SAVR patients As TAVR and SAVR patients get younger, valve durability will continue to gain more and more importance.Read more about New meta-analysis examines valve durability after 5 years among TAVR, SAVR patients
Imaging advocates, bipartisan lawmakers unite to oppose ‘misguided and massive’ Medicare pay cuts Congressmen highlighted a planned wage increase for clinical labor that will spell 20% reductions elsewhere, due to budget neutrality. Read more about Imaging advocates, bipartisan lawmakers unite to oppose ‘misguided and massive’ Medicare pay cuts
CSI’s orbital atherectomy system debuts in Canada An interventional cardiologist at Toronto General Hospital performed the procedures. Read more about CSI’s orbital atherectomy system debuts in Canada
