September 2017

Cardiologists, moms agree: Breakfast the most important meal of the day ()
Research finds longitudinal durability of TAVR is 'excellent' ()
AHA makes 1st-ever statement on meditation: It could be helpful, but no substitute for traditional care ()
DDD-CLS pacing cuts recurrent episodes of vasovagal syncope ()
Cardiac patients supported by ECMO as infants report good health, but lower quality of life years later ()
Better utilization of APPs could aid aging cardiology workforce, boost compensation ()
Gastric bypass surgery successful for long-term weight loss, remission of type 2 diabetes in the severely obese ()
Only 1 in 3 referred for PCSK9 inhibitors can afford them ()
Study shows race doesn't affect PCI outcomes—but does influence treatment decisions ()
U.S. diabetics can avoid finger pricks with newly approved device ()
LSU professor discovers novel class of lipid-mediating molecules that could prevent stroke ()
Medtronic HeartWare(TM) HVAD(TM) System Approved for Destination Therapy ()
Early ‘full-term’ babies have poorer fitness into young adulthood ()
Women receive less surgical revascularization because of late diagnoses, not gender bias ()
10 takeaways from the past decade in women's cardiovascular care ()
Contraindication for blood thinners common in AFib patients, associated with high stroke risk ()
Genetic testing can help determine safest dose of warfarin ()
Elderly patients at increased risk for heart failure in cold weather ()
Cardiovascular disease spiked in year after New Zealand earthquakes ()
Lowest volume LVAD centers associated with worse survival ()
Is 70% good enough? ()
Community health efforts improve quality of life for low-income hypertensive patients ()
Investing in physician well-being pays off, reduces burnout by 20% ()
Public access to AEDs is growing, so why aren't they being used? ()
Exercise can’t prevent cognitive decline in patients with coronary heart disease ()
Study: Exact pill dispensing reduces waste, boosts adherence ()
HER2-targeted breast cancer treatments come with cardiovascular risks ()
Boston Scientific Announces U.S. FDA Approval for MRI Labeling on High-Voltage Devices and U.S. Launch of Resonate™ Devices with the HeartLogic™ Heart Failure Diagnostic ()
Umbilical cord stem cells could treat heart failure ()
Researchers debut practice of monitoring mitochondria to predict, prevent cardiac arrest ()
Scientists shift function of neutrophils to heal brain after hemorrhages ()
Stopping aspirin therapy associated with 37% increased risk of cardiovascular events ()
Bat can vary heart rate by 800 BPM ()
Transradial catheterization could permanently damage blood vessels ()
Damage done to bodies after years of smoking could be reversed, ACS states ()
Lawsuit: St. Jude waited years before recalling faulty defibrillators ()
FDA approves pump to treat right heart failure ()
Scientists discover way to convert 'bad' body fat into calorie-burning fat ()
Women significantly more likely to die during AVR surgeries ()
Is fasting before a lipid panel necessary? ()
Study explores predictors of clinical restenosis in newer, bioresorbable scaffolds ()
Cognitive decline associated with type 2 diabetes could be managed with early intervention ()
Produce carts seeing increased health benefits for low-income customers ()
Medtronic announces longer-term clinical study of TAVR system ()
Cardiac adrenaline boost from e-cigarettes tied to nicotine ()
20-year study examines predictors of heart disease, PAD ()
An alternative to pacemakers? Ablation method treats sinus bradycardia ()
Discussing the underlying causes of overtreatment ()
Boston Scientific Announces Positive Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Data for the HeartLogic™ Heart Failure Diagnostic ()
Review suggests whole grains might not be as heart-healthy as we think ()
Abbott's PA sensor system is clinically proven to work—but how safe is it? ()
Survey: 31% of U.S. children are overweight or obese ()
8 things to know about income, demographic trends for U.S. cardiologists ()
Weekly exenatide injections have no impact on cardiovascular outcome in diabetics ()
Adherence to medications post-MI is below 50%; beta-blockers offer little incremental benefit ()
Americans are self-monitoring blood pressure more often—if they're married ()
Scientists dissect the reasons behind sudden cardiac death in triathlons ()
AHA, ACC launch 'capstone' accreditation program for cardiovascular care ()
Researchers confirm link between retinal vein occlusion, heart attack ()
Patients with schizophrenia face shorter lives, greater cardiovascular risk ()
Heart disease, tobacco leading causes of global deaths in 2016 ()
Could the Apple Watch change the way we look at heart health? ()
Cerebral embolic protection device cuts risk of TAVR procedures ()
MyoKardia Presents Additional Positive Data from Phase 2 PIONEER-HCM Study of Mavacamten (Formerly MYK-461) at the Heart Failure Society of America’s 21st Annual Scientific Meeting ()
Young adults with high blood pressure could benefit from sex-specific medication ()
Rutgers scientists studying enzyme that could 'hold the key' to obesity, diabetes ()
High blood pressure associated with organ damage in teens ()
Quality improvement program boosts blood pressure control ()
Lifesaving stroke drug more expensive for rural hospitals ()
Disadvantaged groups more likely to be recommended for statin use, less likely to afford it ()
National accreditation program aims to benefit adults with congenital heart disease ()
Pregnant women with preeclampsia as likely to develop heart disease as lifelong smokers ()
New heart failure treatment increases ejection fraction by 38% in 1st clinical patient ()
Cardiovascular risk in urban food deserts linked to income, not food access ()
Salt intake tied to increased risk of diabetes, research says ()
11% of older diabetes patients dangerously overtreated ()
Catheter-guided shocks can treat horses with AFib ()
Body weight trumps other factors in maintaining low blood pressure ()
Higher BMI means higher risk of endothelial dysfunction ()
Retired judge starts gift voucher program for kidneys ()
G3 Pharmaceuticals to Pursue a Novel Class of Cardiovascular Pharmaceuticals ()
New FOURIER Analysis Shows Repatha® (Evolocumab) Reduces Cardiovascular Events In Patients With Diabetes ()
CMS's proposed physician fee schedule stokes concern in interventional cardiologists ()
NASA explores how heart, brain and muscles operate in space ()
Study confirms safety of once-weekly exenatide in broad range of patients with diabetes ()
Zywie Selected for Startup Showcase at 10th Annual Venture Atlanta ()
Mobile health device usage leads to fewer deaths, hospitalizations ()
Researchers ID best techniques for cardiac risk stratification in kidney transplant candidates ()
Men with heavier wives more prone to develop diabetes, research states ()
CABG, PCI show similar long-term outcomes ()
'Sitting is the new smoking': Sedentary behavior linked to increased all-cause mortality ()
Research finds Kardia Mobile an effective at-home EKG ()
NEJM research: PFO closure reduces risk of recurrent stroke ()
Sudden cardiac death a significant contributor to mortality in women, regardless of CAD status ()
Fall prevention vs. mobility: Hospitals search for proper balance ()
New $225M initiative aims to reduce global burden of CVD ()
Scientists link obstructive sleep apnea, cardiometabolic dysfunction ()
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy increase future risk of heart disease ()
Data Further Reinforce IN.PACT Admiral DCB as Frontline Option to Address Treatment Challenges in PAD ()
Type 2 diabetes medicine cuts risk of CV death independent of background blood sugar control ()