Abbott gains CE mark approval for short-term DAPT after stent implantation in high-risk patients Abbott is currently seeking a similar approval from the FDA.Read more about Abbott gains CE mark approval for short-term DAPT after stent implantation in high-risk patients
Treating patients during a pandemic: 3 key ways COVID-19 changed cardiovascular care The pandemic made a clear impact on physician prescription and ordering practices. Will these things return to normal as more and more people continue to get vaccinated? Read more about Treating patients during a pandemic: 3 key ways COVID-19 changed cardiovascular care
Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension benefit from sotatercept treatment After 24 weeks, treatment with sotatercept was associated with a significant reduction in pulmonary vascular resistance.Read more about Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension benefit from sotatercept treatment
Beta-blockers raise the risk of heart disease, stroke among people with HIV The study, published in Hypertension, included data from more than 8,000 U.S. veterans.Read more about Beta-blockers raise the risk of heart disease, stroke among people with HIV
Missouri cardiology practice sues health system for $50M in damages Employees at St. Louis Heart and Vascular have been told their privileges are being revoked at all SSM Health hospitals. Read more about Missouri cardiology practice sues health system for $50M in damages
Apple hiring a cardiologist to help develop new products The full-time position requires an active U.S. medical license and previous experience as an attending cardiologist.Read more about Apple hiring a cardiologist to help develop new products
What TAVR availability has meant for patients with severe aortic stenosis The impact on patients over the age of 65 has been undeniable. Read more about What TAVR availability has meant for patients with severe aortic stenosis
FDA approves alirocumab for treating homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia The medication, a PCSK9 inhibitor, was already an approved therapy for adult patients with cardiovascular disease.Read more about FDA approves alirocumab for treating homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Excess deaths in the US jumped 23% in 2020—COVID-19, heart disease and diabetes all played key roles The study's authors warned that excess deaths may continue to rise if states don't learn any lessons from the last year. Read more about Excess deaths in the US jumped 23% in 2020—COVID-19, heart disease and diabetes all played key roles
Dipti Itchhaporia named new American College of Cardiology president Athena Poppas, MD, passing the gavel to Dipti Itchhaporia, MD. Image courtesy of Cornerstone Communications. Itchhaporia, an interventional cardiologist, most recently served as the ACC's vice president. Read more about Dipti Itchhaporia named new American College of Cardiology president
Athena Poppas, MD, passing the gavel to Dipti Itchhaporia, MD. Image courtesy of Cornerstone Communications.
![Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.](/sites/default/files/styles/top_stories/public/2018-08/olderpatient-doctor.jpg.webp?itok=Cv18wcDr)
