New metric identifies heart failure patients facing a higher risk of hospitalization or death This new measurement, researchers explained, can help clinicians target high-risk patients with more aggressive treatments. Read more about New metric identifies heart failure patients facing a higher risk of hospitalization or death
Empagliflozin approved in Europe for treatment of HFrEF The SGLT2 inhibitor was approved for this new indication based on results from the EMPEROR-Reduced trial.Read more about Empagliflozin approved in Europe for treatment of HFrEF
STEMI patients with aortic stenosis face an increased risk of death Aortic stenosis is only seen in 1% of younger STEMI patients, but it becomes more and more common as patients get older. Read more about STEMI patients with aortic stenosis face an increased risk of death
Florida hospital celebrates 100th TAVR procedure The procedure, like the hospital's first 99 TAVR cases, was a success. Read more about Florida hospital celebrates 100th TAVR procedure
Medtronic gains expanded FDA approval for Arctic Front cryoablation catheters The full Arctic Front line is now approved as a first-line treatment for heart rhythm issues. Read more about Medtronic gains expanded FDA approval for Arctic Front cryoablation catheters
Valve-in-valve TAVR outcomes ‘excellent’ after one year Moderate to severe aortic regurgitation was seen in 0.9% of patients after 30 days and 1.3% after one year.Read more about Valve-in-valve TAVR outcomes ‘excellent’ after one year
Tai chi could help ease depression, anxiety among stroke survivors An eight-week tai chi course provided key benefits for older stroke survivors, researchers reported. Read more about Tai chi could help ease depression, anxiety among stroke survivors
Statin therapy not associated with dementia or cognitive decline This was found to be true for patients taking both hydrophilic and lipophilic statins. Read more about Statin therapy not associated with dementia or cognitive decline
Medical isotope specialist NorthStar announces new executive hire Photo: NorthStar Medical Technologies. Frank Scholz, PhD, will oversee the Beloit, Wisconsin, firm's Mo-99 expansion efforts and new radioisotope development programs, among other duties.Read more about Medical isotope specialist NorthStar announces new executive hire
How predilation affects TAVR outcomes for low-risk patients The new study, published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, included data from nearly 500 TAVR patients.Read more about How predilation affects TAVR outcomes for low-risk patients