New-look implantable device can identify, treat heart disease Image courtesy of the University of Houston The patch harvests energy from each heartbeat, allowing it to operate with no external power source. Read more about New-look implantable device can identify, treat heart disease
Training for cardiothoracic surgeons may be falling short in one key area “The association between surgeon experience and operative outcomes has been the subject of debate," the researchers explained.Read more about Training for cardiothoracic surgeons may be falling short in one key area
Obese men with type 2 diabetes face an increased risk of AFib These findings are especially important, the authors wrote, because they suggest there may be a new way to personalize patient care. Read more about Obese men with type 2 diabetes face an increased risk of AFib
New meta-analysis compares early TAVR outcomes for Sapien 3, Evolut valves—and spots some key differences The new study focused on the early outcomes of more than 24,000 patients who participated in a total of nine different studies.Read more about New meta-analysis compares early TAVR outcomes for Sapien 3, Evolut valves—and spots some key differences
Corruption or coincidence? Physicians use cardiac devices made by manufacturers who pay them the most More than 4,000 physicians were included in the study, and 94% of them had received payments from at least one device manufacturer. The median payment received was $1,211.Read more about Corruption or coincidence? Physicians use cardiac devices made by manufacturers who pay them the most
Inflammatory foods—think red meat and sugary drinks—increase the risk of heart disease, stroke The researchers emphasized the value of green leafy vegetables, yellow vegetables, whole grains, coffee, tea and wine.Read more about Inflammatory foods—think red meat and sugary drinks—increase the risk of heart disease, stroke
Cardiologists detail why blood clots are so common among COVID-19 patients Image courtesy of Stephanie King/ Michigan Medicine "In patients with COVID-19, we continue to see a relentless, self-amplifying cycle of inflammation and clotting in the body," one researcher said. Read more about Cardiologists detail why blood clots are so common among COVID-19 patients
Boston Scientific gains FDA approval for Ranger drug-coated balloon The newly approved solution was designed for the treatment of patients with PAD in the superficial femoral artery and proximal popliteal artery. Read more about Boston Scientific gains FDA approval for Ranger drug-coated balloon
How ticagrelor or clopidogrel use can impact PCI outcomes The authors tracked data from more than 62,000 adult patients who received treatment from November 2011 to March 2019. Read more about How ticagrelor or clopidogrel use can impact PCI outcomes
Cardiologist’s body recovered after tragic swimming accident N. Jothilingam, 42, was a cardiac surgeon, associate professor and published author. Read more about Cardiologist’s body recovered after tragic swimming accident
