Specialists from the American College of Cardiology and Society of Thoracic Surgeons explored data from more than 276,000 patients who have undergone a TAVR procedure in the last nine years. 

Ordering two additional exams helped provide key details for 84% of women included in the study. All patients had already undergone an angiogram. 

A new placebo-controlled trial explored the various side effects patients report when on statin therapy to lower their cholesterol. 

Both supplements are still perfectly safe for patients to take for other reasons, researchers emphasized. 

Anticoagulation therapies are an important part of treating COVID-19 patients—but there appears to be no benefit to taking a more aggressive approach.

Patient outcomes are much better when clinicians use single-vessel FFR measurements to determine whether or not to perform PCI. 

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging said the move denies patients access to potentially lifesaving technologies.

One politician spoke out against the comments, calling them "completely unacceptable." An investigation is underway. 

The study’s authors tracked data from more than 22,000 patients with severe aortic stenosis.

Cardiologists push their patients to stay active, often emphasizing the link between physical activity and a healthy cardiovascular system. Many doctors, however, aren't listening to their own advice.