| Cardiac rehab after VAD implantation rare—but effective |
| High doses of vitamin D shown to restore cardiovascular system post-heart attack |
| Researchers propose new method for predicting AAA growth, rupture |
| Interim publication of randomized trial results could be confusing, misleading |
| Researchers debunk medicine's 'July phenomenon' in stroke patients |
| NOACs superior to warfarin for outcomes after intracerebral hemorrhage |
| Long-term breastfeeding lowers mothers' risk of hypertension |
| Psychiatric patients less likely to receive thrombolysis following stroke |
| Survey: Physicians skeptical about value-driven payment models |
| More than 10% of stroke patients still can't afford meds under ACA |
| Scientists uncover contributor to heart attack, stroke |
| New study to evaluate weight-loss surgery in lower-BMI patients |
| ACA reduced out-of-pocket spending—but premiums rose at near-equal rate |
| Tech allows researchers to detect heart rate via webcam |
| IN.PACT Admiral Demonstrates Consistent and Durable Outcomes in New Two-Year Japan Data and IN.PACT Global Critical Limb Ischemia Cohort Analysis |
| Newly reported rates of diabetes, hypertension ‘a call to action’ for India |
| Retinal infarction requires better follow-up care to prevent future strokes |
| New registry aims to improve quality of cardiovascular imaging |
| Less than 1% of stroke survivors meet healthy heart standards |
| Guideline adherence—not patient volume—linked to better heart failure care |
| Lack of long-term funding could threaten diabetes research |
| Researcher reacts to CMS proposal to expand coverage for patients with pacemakers, defibrillators |
| Working before and after stroke associated with better brain health |
| Stent system for intracranial stenosis may benefit repeat stroke victims |
| Asian Americans have more severe strokes than whites—but outcomes are improving |
| Home-based cardiac rehab boosts participation among veterans |
| Nationwide web system helps physicians flag duplicate prescriptions |
| Medtronic Launches IDE Study to Evaluate the Abre(TM) Venous Self-Expanding Stent System in Patients with Deep Venous Disease |
| Finances, mistrust of hospitals cause neighborhood disparities in stroke response |
| 40% of cardiomyopathies stem from genetics |
| Less than 1/2 of stroke patients referred for rehab receive it |
| Changes in heart rate over time correlate with cardiovascular risk |
| Flu patients 6 times more likely to have heart attack in week after diagnosis |
| Combining drugs for BP, cholesterol more effective in stroke prevention |
| Alex Azar confirmed as HHS secretary in largely partisan vote |
| Tiny robots may one day deliver drugs inside human body |
| Wearable patch successfully assesses patients' heart failure status |
| LAA closure cuts risk of thromboembolism in AFib patients |
| Dental office saves life of patient in cardiac arrest with AED, first aid |
| Abbott’s 4th quarter revenues up 42% |
| Rare type of stroke afflicting more pregnant women |
| Highlights: AHA/ASA 2018 ischemic stroke guidelines |
| Location of military assignment tied to obesity risk for families |
| Medtronic Launches ENCHANT Study to Evaluate ChEVAR Parallel Graft Technique with the Endurant(TM) II/IIs Stent Graft System |
| Man discovers rare congenital heart defect at age 40 |
| Older patients with 4+ chronic diseases expected to double by 2035 |
| Longtime AFib patients see lower cancer risk |
| Trauma rewires kids' bodies for susceptibility to heart disease |
| Even moderate alcohol intake can raise blood pressure |
| Adult heart disease could stem from fetal infections |
| Researchers link birth weight, childhood growth patterns to obesity |
| Fitness improves CVD risk across spectrum of coronary artery calcium scores |
| Nonstatin use climbing, despite weak evidence |
| Patients less likely to survive in-hospital cardiac arrest on nights, weekends |
| Researchers ID risk of heart failure subtypes by gender, race |
| Excessive sleepiness linked to increased risk of CVD, MI |
| Early results promising for ketogenic diet |
| AHA: USDA’s move to lower nutrition standards for school lunches ‘deserves an F’ |
| Noted Cardiologists Jennifer H. Mieres, MD and Stacey E. Rosen, MD Launch Call to Action and New Book "Heart Smart For Women: Six S.T.E.P.S. in Six Weeks To Heart-Healthy Living" |
| Baxter Announces U.S. FDA Approval of Ready-to-Use Cardiovascular Medication Bivalirudin |
| Women’s higher risk of death after MI explained by age, comorbidities |
| ‘Hot yoga’ doesn’t need to be hot to achieve vascular benefits |
| Diabetes Mellitus: A Personal Perspective |
| OHCA survivors report restricted socialization, increased cognitive impairment post-arrest |
| FDA Mini-Sentinel Assessment Confirms Safety and Effectiveness of XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) and its Association with a Lower Risk of Ischemic Stroke vs. Warfarin |
| As kidney disease progresses, so does risk of stroke |
| Asymptomatic AFib patients ‘may not receive adequate treatment' |
| Whole-body imaging links heart, brain inflammation after MI |
| New analysis: Readmissions penalties don’t increase mortality for heart failure |
| Baseline depression linked to poorer outcomes in TAVR, SAVR |
| General anesthesia trumps sedation for thrombectomy in randomized trial |
| Money Matters: Unpacking Gender Bias in Compensation |
| Transparency & Tradeoffs: Clinicians Can Help Patients Be Better Healthcare Consumers |
| Real-time Tool: As Demand for Value Grows, Societies Expand Registry Offerings |
| Higher statin doses tied to fewer deaths, amputations in PAD patients |
| Compensation Quandary: How to Incorporate Academic Missions into a Comp Plan |
| Smart Support: Artificial Intelligence Will Help, Not Replace, Electrophysiologists |
| Insuring Against a Data Breach: Are Cyber-liability Policies Worth the Premiums? |
| Moms face increased risk of HF for 6 weeks post-delivery |
| Call of Concierge: Still a Niche in Cardiology, But Growing |
| Seeing the Big Picture: Training Today’s Imagers to ‘Think Multimodality’ |
| Experts concerned about Trump’s heart health despite favorable report |
| Cardiology & Diabetes: Collaborating to Defeat a Dangerous Duo |
| False missile alert in Hawaii triggers heart attack in 51-year-old |
| Keeping it Real |
| International Biophysics obtains FDA 510k clearance for the FloPump® 32 centrifugal heart pump |
| FDA alert: Zoll LifeVest 4000 may fail to deliver life-saving shocks |
| Researchers ID predictors of next-day discharge after ‘minimalist’ TAVR |
| Breastfeeding can reduce mother's risk of diabetes by 47% |
| 24% of ischemic CVD patients dead or rehospitalized within 6 months |
| Age, ethnicity, mental health contribute to post-stroke risk of dementia |
| Unreliable supply of nuclear imaging isotope spurs plans of US production |
| Healthcare orgs collaborate to streamline prior authorization |
| Diabetics are living longer—and leading to increased healthcare spending |
| Physicians overestimate degree of stenosis, prompting inappropriate PCIs |
| 4 ways to achieve—and maintain—healthy vascular aging |
| GE considering breakup after continued issues |
| Insurance companies place heavy barriers on access to PCSK9 inhibitors |
| Meta-analysis backs claims of dangerous 'weekend effect' after surgery |
| Cardiologists’ compensation increasing at slower rate than peers |
