| TCT 2017: TAVR ‘economically dominant’ over SAVR for aortic stenosis patients at intermediate risk |
| New Analyses reinforce hemodynamic benefits of Medtronic EVOLUT™ TAVR PLATFORM IN Intermediate risk AORTIC STENOSIS PATIENTS |
| TCT 2017: 1st 3-year results of ABSORB III trial a 'major damper' on bioresorbable scaffolds |
| TCT 2017: Drug-eluting balloon shown non-inferior to drug-eluting stent |
| TCT 2017: Frailty provides prognostic value for TAVR patients—but better risk scores are needed |
| TCT 2017: ‘Landmark study’ could change practice for acute MI coupled with cardiogenic shock |
| Abbott Introduces Next Generation of Most Widely Used Heart Stent for People with Coronary Artery Disease in Europe |
| TCT 2017: DK crush proves more effective than PS in first large-scale study of its kind |
| TCT 2017: PCI, CABG yield similar long-term results for left main CAD patients |
| Cordis Showcases Comprehensive Interventional Cardiology Portfolio with Coronary Stents at TCT 2017 |
| TCT 2017: PCI, TAVR anniversaries spur forward-looking discussions |
| Teen childbirth linked to increased cardiovascular risk decades later |
| Spicy food may suppress cravings for salt, aid blood pressure control |
| Heart surgeries performed later in the day linked to better outcomes |
| Cardiologist’s Twitter poll highlights TCT trials of greatest interest |
| Underweight women 30 percent more likely to experience early menopause |
| Peer-led interventions, "quit kits" prove successful quitting tools for young smokers |
| Blood thinners cut dementia risk in AFib patients by 48% |
| Efficacy of FPA in swine models could open the door for more accurate CAD testing in humans |
| ROX Medical Inc. Announces Sustained Improvements in Patients with Uncontrolled Hypertension Treated with the ROX Coupler |
| Impella heart pumps boost Abiomed revenue |
| Women more likely to die within a year of heart attack than men |
| Abiomed Announces First Patient Treated with Impella® in Japan |
| Borderline pulmonary hypertension linked to increased mortality |
| Chewing—not just swallowing—ticagrelor helps the blood thinner work faster |
| Lipoprotein(a) not linked to increased CVD risk in ACS patients after all |
| Cholesterol levels continue encouraging trend in US; disparities remain among subgroups |
| Extroverts have better cardiovascular responses to stress |
| Former cardiologist hopes to revolutionize food industry with lab-grown meat |
| Skin could play a vital role in regulating blood pressure, heart rate, study finds |
| Rebound hyperthermia dangerous for the neurological health of comatose heart patients |
| Acculturation linked to more cardiovascular risk factors among Chinese immigrants |
| Rare case of ‘sweating blood’ baffles doctors |
| Non-MI patients with elevated cardiac troponin remain at increased risk |
| Children at risk for type 1 diabetes could benefit from vitamin D |
| If you could have an immediate fix to one healthcare problem, which problem would you choose, and why? |
| Edwards Lifesciences Reports Third Quarter Results |
| Case study examines how to incorporate academic missions into a compensation plan |
| Do you encourage today’s young people to pursue careers in healthcare? Why or why not? |
| How do you handle stress and protect yourself/your team from burnout? |
| What’s one improvement that could further improve length and quality of life for children with congenital heart disease as they age? |
| What has been the biggest transformative change in cardiology since 2007, and why? |
| What is the one pharmaceutical, device or other technology in the pipeline today that you are most eager for, and why? |
| Half of smokers continue the habit after a cardiovascular event |
| Widely reported data may overestimate prevalence of diabetes, undiagnosed cases |
| US workers are retiring older, getting sick younger |
| Children awaiting heart transplant survive longer with VADs than ECMO |
| AHA: Blacks living shorter lives due to CVD, stroke |
| FDA: Puerto Rico's critical medical device industry struggling after hurricanes |
| Moderate drinkers at no increased risk for AFib later in life |
| Diabetes may affect heart attack symptoms, delay diagnosis |
| Dual antithrombotic therapy reduces risk of major bleeding events in AFib patients undergoing PCI |
| Abbott smartphone-compatible cardiac monitor gains FDA clearance |
| Thyroid hormone levels tied to increased risk of AFib |
| Stagnant rates of controlled hypertension threaten US "Healthy People" goal for 2020 |
| First Patient Treated in Landmark Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) Pivotal Trial |
| Broader readmissions reduction program could penalize hospitals serving low-income patients |
| Tough Talk: Conversations About Death Can Transform End of Life |
| Intermittent fasting shows promise as therapy for diabetes, metabolic diseases |
| Game Brain: To Win at Healthcare, Think Like a Gamer |
| Transcatheter ASD closure improves tricuspid regurgitation, heart failure symptoms |
| Environmental, genetic factors linked to increased risk of CHD in infants of diabetic mothers |
| Physician Burnout: Going from Taboo to Treatable |
| New website allows consumers to compare hospital prices in Maryland |
| Bioengineered protein may shift food preference, trigger weight loss |
| CytoSorb® Usage During Valve Replacement Surgery for Infective Endocarditis Helps Stabilize Patients and May Improve Survival |
| Colchicine treatment reduces coronary plaque following ACS |
| Rethinking Resource Allocation: WannaCry Shakes up Health IT & Device Makers |
| More good news on TAVR |
| Patients for Life: Preparing for the Adult CHD Surge |
| Risky Business: Embracing Value-based Models to Reap Rewards |
| Cardiovascular Market Report: Growth Dynamics & Program Finances |
| Researchers call for more patient-centered designs, outcomes in cardiovascular trials |
| PCSKI9 inhibitors need a 62% lower price tag to make them affordable |
| Women, minorities see higher risk of ischemic events than white men following stent implantation |
| Aerobic workouts, combined with yoga, drastically reduce CVD risk factors |
| Promising Pipeline: Predicting Solutions for Healthcare’s Big Challenges |
| Researchers ID new subset of patients who may benefit from aortic valve replacement |
| Physicians in Argentina slash treatment time for heart attack patients using WhatsApp |
| Follow-up MRI predicts neurological outcomes of cardiac arrest patients |
| Reeling from hurricane and wildfires, Medtronic plans to reopen northern California facilities next week |
| Google Maps removes calorie-counting feature following criticism |
| Inevitable or preventable? High blood pressure linked to mitral regurgitation |
| Young, white men who exercise excessively face risk for subclinical atherosclerosis |
| CDC: US obesity rates at an all-time high |
| Education, screening program nearly eradicates inappropriate catheterization |
| Icelandic researchers ID genetic variant that increases risk of AFib |
| Long-term survival after TAVR higher in women—despite initial complications |
| Chronic America: Heart Teams Reinvent Old Systems to Improve Outcomes, Cut Costs |
| FDA Issues Claim for Unequal HART Device |
| JACC publishes appropriate use criteria for treating severe aortic stenosis |
| 19-year-old college student experiences stroke while visiting home |
| You break it, Medicare buys it—and we all pay |
| 5 topics to watch at TCT 2017 |
| Decreasing popularity of e-cigarettes could 'open the floodgates' for smoking alternative heat-not-burn tobacco |
| Digital trackers help cardiac rehab patients boost activity on their own time |
| Pregnant women who struggle to get enough sleep more prone to gestational diabetes |
| Early discharge for low-risk pulmonary embolism patients linked to fewer complications, lower costs |
| TAVR carries low dialysis risk for most kidney patients |
| Antihypertensive meds lower blood pressure, don't fix all vessel damage |
