When treating low-risk stable chest pain, what’s the most cost-effective imaging option? One key detail of the team's analysis was that anatomic imaging strategies are associated with an especially high sensitivity for detecting coronary artery disease. Read more about When treating low-risk stable chest pain, what’s the most cost-effective imaging option?
American College of Cardiology shares new treatment guidelines for HFrEF, emphasizing team-based approach The document, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, includes updated data and new treatment strategies. Read more about American College of Cardiology shares new treatment guidelines for HFrEF, emphasizing team-based approach
Cardiovascular deaths increased during the pandemic’s opening months The most dramatic shifts were for deaths from ischemic heart disease and hypertensive diseases.Read more about Cardiovascular deaths increased during the pandemic’s opening months
To help ease COVID concerns, American College of Cardiology will offer continuous screening for conference attendees In 2020, COVID-19 forced the ACC to cancel its entire annual meeting just weeks before it was scheduled to take place. Read more about To help ease COVID concerns, American College of Cardiology will offer continuous screening for conference attendees
Smoking marijuana and tobacco linked to elevated levels of toxic chemicals Smoking marijuana could be more harmful than many users realize, according to the new research. Read more about Smoking marijuana and tobacco linked to elevated levels of toxic chemicals
Heart damage less common among athletes who recover from COVID-19 than previously believed, cardiologists find “The differences in the findings are extremely important,” one researcher said. Read more about Heart damage less common among athletes who recover from COVID-19 than previously believed, cardiologists find
Colchicine use proven beneficial for patients with coronary artery disease, according to new meta-analysis Researchers explored data from more than 11,000 patients.Read more about Colchicine use proven beneficial for patients with coronary artery disease, according to new meta-analysis
New technique for battling blood clots uses nanodroplets, ultrasound imaging The new treatment strategy shows significant potential. A full evaluation was published in Microsystems & Nanoengineering.Read more about New technique for battling blood clots uses nanodroplets, ultrasound imaging
Same-day discharge after PCI? American College of Cardiology shares a new guidance Knowing when same-day discharge is the right choice—and when it isn’t—can be especially challenging for cardiologists and their care teams. Read more about Same-day discharge after PCI? American College of Cardiology shares a new guidance
FDA announces new recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination Numerous recalls for ER metformin occurred in 2020. This is the first of 2021. Read more about FDA announces new recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination
![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)
