| Telerehab for arm motor status shows promise in stroke patients |
| DOACs can be safely continued during elective procedures on AFib patients |
| ‘Mediterranean diet is gone’: 40% of region’s children are obese |
| Severe eczema in adulthood may increase CVD risk by 70% |
| FDA clears robotic ultrasound system for assessing brain blood flow |
| Testosterone-estrogen ratio signals CVD risk in post-menopausal women |
| Want to make cardiology more appealing to the next generation? Emphasize work-life balance |
| Physicians don’t trust predictive tools for heart failure |
| Growth hormone may help restore cognitive function after stroke |
| Price pressure: Hypertensive patients spend nearly $2,000 more per year |
| Getinge announces results from SEMPER FI pilot study of intra-aortic balloon pump showing numerical trend toward reduced mortality in patients with extensive myocardial infarction and persistent ischemia |
| Post-TAVR pacemakers linked to higher mortality but similar healthcare costs |
| Baby born with 'half a heart' overcomes 2 open-heart surgeries |
| Study links marijuana to increased death risk among young MI sufferers |
| Fluid redistribution study paves way for new heart failure treatments |
| Researchers define challenges, offer solutions for preventing CVD among the homeless |
| Does increased protein intake elevate the risk of HF? |
| Video games may motivate heart failure patients to exercise more |
| New Study Demonstrates Feasibility of Using RenalGuard-Guided Diuretic Therapy for Acute Heart Failure Patients |
| Endocrinologists defend lower blood sugar targets |
| Pfizer to pay $24M settlement in copay kickback case |
| Controversial 2017 hypertension guidelines could save 300K lives every year |
| Combo of vascular risk, brain amyloid could quicken mental decline |
| Medtronic Reports Fourth Quarter And Fiscal Year 2018 Financial Results |
| Philips to build first cardiac hospital in Ethiopia |
| Patient adherence dropped after more expensive P2Y12 inhibitors became available |
| South Asians at increased risk for ASCVD than European ancestry counterparts |
| Physician review boosts accuracy of smartwatch AF detection algorithm |
| TMVR device nearly wipes out mitral regurgitation |
| Independent Stent Imaging Study Shows Excellent Healing Profile with Resolute Onyx DES in Complex Patients with Coronary Artery Disease |
| Many operators don’t use FFR, iFR because they think angiography is good enough |
| Social isolation in HF patients related to increased risk of death, use of healthcare resources |
| More devoted exercisers limit arterial stiffness in old age |
| Class I recall issued for Abbott’s HeartMate 3 heart pump |
| Renal denervation linked to significant drops in blood pressure |
| Updated CARPREG II risk score IDs pregnant women at risk for cardiac complications |
| Avinger Receives FDA Clearance of Next Generation Pantheris Device |
| FDA clears pulmonary embolism thrombectomy device |
| New ORBITA data: Freedom from angina, stress echos improved with PCI |
| East African hospitals first from region to join ACC’s registry program |
| HeartFlow Analysis Demonstrates Highest Diagnostic Performance for Detecting Heart Disease Compared to Other Non-Invasive Tests |
| FFR-guided PCI linked to better 5-year outcomes than medical therapy |
| Depression screening crucial for patients with CAD to control mortality, morbidity |
| Geisinger to offer DNA sequencing as part of primary care |
| TAVR doesn’t raise procedural stroke risk for patients with previous strokes |
| 15-year mortality 10 times higher among congenital heart surgery survivors |
| Barbra Streisand speaks on heart disease research inequalities |
| Clopidogrel, aspirin regimen reduces risk of stroke, MI, death by 23% |
| Early type 1 diabetes remission associated with lower cholesterol levels |
| Bare metal, drug-eluting stents equally effective in treating saphenous vein grafts |
| Cardiologist wants more rigorous testing before devices, techniques are adopted |
| Machine learning algorithm predicts survival for heart transplant candidates |
| Long-term rate of transvenous lead complications ‘disappointing,’ researchers say |
| Researchers make case for increased use of left radial access PCI |
| Medication for blood loss during childbirth shows benefit in stroke patients |
| NIH pauses study of moderate drinking amid concerns of alcohol industry involvement |
| Beta-blockers equally effective for blacks, whites with HFrEF |
| Combination of wearables, AI may help ID onset of cardiovascular disease |
| AI can ID small vessel disease with 85% accuracy |
| Acetaminophen may protect against acute kidney injury after pediatric heart surgery |
| Excessive patient deaths spur investigation into Houston heart transplant center |
| ‘Moving the goalposts’? ISCHEMIA investigators defend endpoint change |
| AHA to provide $10M in venture capital to combat heart disease, stroke |
| Paroxysmal AFib burden linked to higher stroke risk |
| His bundle pacing trumps right ventricular approach in single-center study |
| Cardiovascular mortality rates for IHD, CHF vary 'significantly' across VA hospitals |
| Ablation of AFib likely to occur later, be less successful in women |
| Experts: Inflammation key to atherosclerosis—but more drug testing needed |
| Transcatheter mitral chordal replacement system successful in 1st human patient |
| Medtronic Begins U.S. Study of Drug-Eluting Stents to Evaluate Treatment of Bifurcation Lesions in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease |
| The FH Foundation® Begins Enrollment in PAGENT Study to Improve Understanding of Genetic Testing for Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) |
| Pollution exposure as a fetus increases risk for elevated BP in childhood |
| To PCI or not to PCI? Researchers develop predictive tool for stable CAD |
| Genetic variant may contribute to alcoholic cardiomyopathy |
| Watchman thrombi occur in 3.7% of implants, heighten stroke risk |
| Researchers offer tips to improve transitions from hospital to post-acute care |
| Experts offer guidance on navigating relationship between CVD, psychological disorders |
| Genetic variant leaves patients at risk of heart disease despite statin treatment |
| Researchers explore development of non-invasive therapy to reverse atherosclerosis |
| Medtronic shows feasibility of extravascular ICD; in-human study next |
| Sensing filter cuts inappropriate shocks for S-ICDs by more than 50% |
| WHO calls for all nations to expunge trans fats from food |
| New Study Demonstrates Feasibility of Novel Mechanical Sensor in Medtronic Micra Transcatheter Pacing System to Detect Atrial Contractions and Restore AV Synchrony |
| Mapping the way to digital transformation: ACC’s chief innovation officer describes destination & hurdles |
| Issuing a challenge—or ten |
| The lies data tell: Before passing judgment, validate the metrics |
| Not ‘sexy,’ but crucial: Coding & documentation is essential knowledge for today’s clinicians |
| Cardiology’s underused tool: Skilled communication improves care for heart failure patients |
| Warming up to the cloud: Storage needs outweighing security fears |
| Increasing survival rates for in-hospital cardiac arrest |
| Pushing back against price hikes: Strategies for combating rising drug costs |
| Merger mania: What will the new world of healthcare delivery mean for cardiology? |
| Clinician shortage ahead? Cardiology’s workforce prepares for a pair of silver tsunamis |
| Challenge for a bold new ablation therapy: Living up to the hype |
| Patients with ‘resolved’ AFib maintain elevated stroke risk |
| Industry leaders recommend collaboration with OB/GYNs for heart health |
| AFib ablation outperforms drugs in CABANA trial |
| $43M research initiative targets cognitive decline by merging vascular, brain science |
| 3-step antibiotic strategy may reduce CIED infections |
| INFINITT Achieves ACC-NCDR Certification for CathPCI® Registry |
