| Abbott’s high-sensitivity troponin-I test receives CE mark |
| VEST: Wearable cardioverter-defibrillator fails to prevent sudden death after MI |
| Florida medic fired after failing to treat stroke victim who later died |
| TCT.18: Absorb stents are dead—but what about BVS in general? |
| TPT shows promise as stroke treatment, doubles movement recovery |
| Functional mitral regurgitation helps predict mortality in HF patients after CRT |
| TCT.18: Pre-PCI statin dose slashes MACE by 28% |
| Heart mesh alleviates stubborn angina in 1st US procedure |
| TCT.18: Test for nonobstructive CAD improves diagnostic accuracy, angina outcomes |
| Shimadzu Medical Systems team up with Change Healthcare Cardiology |
| 23 Arkansas hospitals unite to reduce impact of MI in the state |
| How one stem cell study is rewriting the way scientists look at blood vessels |
| Connecticut cardiologist sentenced to prison time, $500K fine for insider trading |
| ‘A new paradigm’: Vascepa achieves 25% CV risk reduction in cardiac patients |
| Researchers solidify link between mitral valve prolapse, sudden cardiac death |
| TCT.18: Ultrasound-guided DES implantation yields better outcomes than angiography-guided surgery |
| Eluvia vascular stent approved by FDA following IMPERIAL |
| TCT.18: ReCre8 finds polymer-free stent safe, effective for clinical use |
| TCT.18: Ultrasound-based renal denervation tops radiofrequency ablation for BP lowering |
| Obesity to overtake smoking as No. 1 cause of preventable cancers in women |
| TCT.18: Anticipated OAC-ALONE results ‘underpowered, inconclusive’ |
| Taller height identified as risk factor for development of varicose veins |
| TCT.18: BIONYX finds novel zotarolimus-eluting stent noninferior to Orsiro |
| TCT.18: TAVR outcomes not swayed by valve type, anesthesia approach |
| TCT.18: COAPT draws superlatives, raises questions about replicating MitraClip’s benefits |
| TCT.18: Ultra-thin Orsiro stent outperforms Xience at 2 years of follow-up |
| OHCA protocol with angiography, therapeutic cooling slashes mortality rates |
| 38% of AFib patients feel ‘trapped’ between risks of stroke, anticoagulants |
| Early compression therapy improves prognosis for deep vein thrombosis |
| Is age ‘just a number' when it comes to PCI patients in their 90s? |
| Most countries won’t meet UN's 2030 target for reducing NCD deaths |
| Researchers develop 1st pipeline for automated echocardiogram interpretation |
| Study: 89% of athletes survive cardiac arrest with AED use |
| Stroke centers may be penalized for accepting sicker transfer patients |
| US counties with denser Hispanic populations see more CVD death |
| On-pump CABG tops off-pump approach for long-term survival |
| There’s a racial gap in NSTEMI care—and it’s not improving |
| Mediterranean diet lowers stroke risk in women over 40 |
| Benefit of anticoagulation for PAH may hinge on disease subtype |
| ‘Disgust and disappointment’: Yale cardiologist found guilty of sexual harassment receives endowed chair |
| Worse PCI outcomes for women persisted over 10-year span |
| ‘Smart sheath’ uses AI to detect bleeds during endovascular procedures |
| Noninvasive imaging helps cardiologists map blood flow response to physical stimuli |
| USPSTF recommends behavioral approaches alone to treat obesity |
| Edoxaban more effective than warfarin in Latin American patients with AFib |
| Study shows ‘opportunistic’ price increases of hospital drugs |
| India’s 1st female cardiologist still treating patients at 101 |
| Reliance on inpatient BP readings may cause overtreatment |
| Long-term exposure to air pollution might elevate risk of T2D |
| Targeted digital games improve physical CV health—but do little for mental wellness |
| X-ray Vision—Building a Hybrid OR: The Plan, Team & Tactics to Do Imaging Right |
| Targeting Unnecessary Practice Variation: A Conversation About Quality, Cost & Becoming a High-reliability Organization |
| Steering Clear of Drama: When Dyad Leadership Is Out of Alignment |
| Taking Small Steps to Address Gender Bias in Cardiology |
| When Patients Can’t Afford Care: Tackling the Rising & Shifting Costs of Healthcare |
| Reconsidering Performance Metrics: Should 30-Day Readmissions Be Used to Evaluate PCI? |
| Fixing Healthcare’s PR Problem |
| Hospital Rankings: Is Top of the List Toppling True Measures of Performance? |
| Heart transplant patients see worse in-hospital outcomes after acute MI |
| Long-term alcohol intake linked to poor cardiac remodeling in later years |
| Distance traveled for PCI has little effect on veterans’ outcomes |
| Integrated embolic protection system approved for carotid stenting |
| Medtronic Announces Clinical Study of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Aortic Stenosis Patients with Bicuspid Valves |
| First Patient in Europe Receives Implant of GORE® EXCLUDER® Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with ACTIVE CONTROL System and Enrolls in Post-Market Registry |
| Pre-activating cath labs speeds reperfusion, boosts survival for STEMI patients |
| HF patients discharged with euvolemia see fewer readmissions |
| Racial, socioeconomic disparities in outcomes ‘systemic,’ not hospital-based |
| ‘ASPREE’ finds non-CVD patients derive little benefit from daily aspirin |
| 2nd carcinogen detected in common heart drug valsartan |
| Warfarin vs DOACs: What’s the best indicator for a switch? |
| PK Papyrus covered stent gains FDA approval to treat coronary perforations |
| Angiographic completeness of PCI not tied to outcomes after FFR-guided stenting |
| AHA tightens criteria for diagnosis of resistant hypertension |
| Hypertension identified as risk factor for aortic valve disease |
| Wearable ultrasound patch can monitor BP 4 cm below skin |
| ‘Reassuring’ news: Tainted valsartan didn’t increase short-term cancer risk |
| How diabetics can prepare for Hurricane Florence |
| Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® Enrolls First Patient in Racial and Ethnic Disparities Study for Valvular Heart Disease |
| Is ‘time at target' a useful concept for controlling blood pressure? |
| Cerner, Duke partner for new CVD risk calculator app |
| Medicaid expansion doesn’t improve minority access to complex surgical care |
| COAPT, SOLVE-TAVI among major trials at TCT.18 |
| TCT.18 Preview: Celebrating 30 Years & Unveiling a New Training Center |
| ‘Cardioskin’ T-shirt tracks heart rhythm around the clock |
| Minimally invasive surgery minus cannulation safe, effective for CHD |
| Obesity rates continue to climb in US, top 35% in 7 states |
| Clot flow, location predict effectiveness of alteplase for stroke care |
| Babies born with CHD likely to have enlarged kidneys |
| Personalized 3D model of hearts can help locate, treat arrhythmia |
| Next-gen Apple Watch will come with built-in EKG |
| FDA announces ‘historic enforcement actions’ against e-cigarette industry |
| ‘Citizen scientists’ collaborate to improve access to care for T1D |
| Common antibiotics linked to increased risk of aortic dissection |
| Higher consumption of whole-fat dairy linked to lower rates of heart disease |
| Reselling diabetes test strips an unregulated ‘gray market’ in US |
| Heart transplant surgery ‘legend’ implicated in poor outcomes at Baylor St. Luke’s |
| Daytime sleepiness might be contributing to hypertension in black women |
| Statins may be ineffective for primary prevention in older adults |
| Patients with sepsis predisposed to stroke, MI in month after discharge |
| ‘Best ignored’: Doctor warns against online heart age test |
