April 2019

2.4% hydrogen could ease risk of brain damage, seizures in CHD patients ()
Maine Googles CVD more than any other state in the US ()
Study pinpoints ideal BP threshold for diabetics ()
CV programs struggling to keep up with growing demand for cardio-oncologists ()
Stress disorders—including PTSD—linked to poor CV outcomes ()
FDA expands Praluent label to stress CV risk reduction ()
Abbott’s troponin-I test helps predict CV events in patients without heart disease ()
Where the public stands 2 months from CMS’ decision on TAVR coverage ()
FDA clears AI-powered platform for remote patient monitoring ()
MicroRNAs could protect the heart after MI ()
USC cardiology fellowship loses national accreditation ()
More losartan recalled; attorney projects at least 2K lawsuits will follow ()
RSNA debuts its 1st cardiology-focused journal ()
Long-term antibiotic use linked to greater risk of MI, stroke in women ()
Rivaroxaban plus standard therapy reduces thromboembolic events in HF, CAD patients ()
Guerbet receives CE mark for 2 microcatheters ()
Virtue sirolimus-eluting balloon granted breakthrough designation for coronary ISR ()
25% of PCI patients rehospitalized within 6 months ()
Medical wearables market projected to surpass $29B by 2026 ()
FDA schedules June meeting to discuss safety of paclitaxel devices ()
FDA clears LOTUS Edge valve system for TAVR ()
5 highlights from the CDC’s latest report on heart disease ()
BP variability linked to atheroma progression ()
Columbia cardiology accepts $32.5M gift ()
People stop taking their CV drugs when pharmacies close ()
NY cardiologist charged in national opioid prescription scandal ()
New pediatric BP guidelines ‘justifiable,’ analysis finds ()
Torrent Pharma recalls an additional 104 lots of losartan ()
Eating late and skipping breakfast raises risk of death, repeat events in STEMI patients ()
Genetic variants key in regulating appetite—for better or worse ()
Framingham Heart Study lands $38M grant for 6 more years of research ()
Novel antiplatelet could circumvent bleeding risk for stroke patients ()
Metformin reduces left ventricular mass in nondiabetic patients with CAD ()
Cardiologists use 3D goggles to perform mitral valve procedure ()
PCI use, survival trending up for elderly STEMI patients with cardiogenic shock ()
Researchers: Urban, rural hospitals should have different standards for acute stroke care ()
Genetic variant linked to chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy ()
Hydrogel capsules cleared by FDA to help with weight loss ()
Medtronic VenaSeal(TM) Closure System Demonstrates Durable and Consistent Outcomes at Five Years in Patients with Chronic Venous Disease ()
Proposed bill sparks debate over physician self-referrals ()
Added sugar labeling on foods, drinks could save US $31B in healthcare costs ()
ICUs overused for STEMI patients ()
Program chair previews HRS.19 highlights ()
Scientists 3D-print world’s first heart with cells, blood vessels ()
DOE transfers land to company targeting domestic Mo-99 production ()
Researchers propose new imaging biomarker for TIA, minor stroke ()
Quitting smoking is easier when couples try together ()
Coverage gap for anti-rejection drugs puts transplant patients at risk ()
Domestic tasks take harsher toll on proceduralist moms’ career satisfaction ()
How one hospital improved survival for cardiogenic shock patients ()
Transaxillary TAVR emerges as top alternative to femoral access ()
Sanofi unveils insulin discount program amid pricing scrutiny ()
Cardiology ranks 4th among specialties with $430K average salary ()
Ticagrelor reversal agent receives FDA breakthrough therapy designation ()
Researchers use deep learning, ECGs to detect hyperkalemia ()
Younger-onset diabetes linked to most extreme CVD risks ()
BIOTRONIK Launches PK Papyrus Covered Coronary Stent in the US ()
Thrombectomy offers survival benefit for acute stroke ()
The risks, benefits of polypharmacy after MI for frail nursing home residents ()
Comic illustrations enhance informed consent before coronary angiography ()
Cardio-oncology rehab programs proposed for CVD risk reduction ()
Cardiovascular research scientists in Cincinnati and Houston awarded $1 million for revolutionary studies of heart disease and stroke ()
Socioeconomic factors may impact the chances of getting an LVAD ()
Medtronic, Blue Cross ink outcomes-based agreement for glucose monitor ()
Dietary factors linked to 11M worldwide deaths in 2017 ()
‘Mild’ heart attacks, strokes sap $15K in productivity even when patients resume work ()
New Data Show Encouraging Economic Outcomes for Medtronic HeartWare(TM) HVAD(TM) System ()
Real-world Watchman results hold up at 2 years ()
Medicaid expansion through ACA tied to fewer heart disease deaths ()
Genetic variants may guard against heart disease ()
Medtronic HeartWare(TM) HVAD(TM) System Demonstrates Reduction in Total Strokes, Disabling Strokes and Stroke-Related Mortality with Blood Pressure Management ()
Registry analysis finds link between TAVR volume, mortality ()
FDA approves therapy to reduce infarct size in LAD STEMI after PCI ()
Colorado 2nd state to require surgical smoke evacuation systems ()
Express Scripts, Cigna announce $25 cap on patients’ monthly insulin costs ()
What role should physicians play in healthcare’s move toward price transparency? ()
swyMed Partners with Life Image to Expand Access to Integrated Telestroke Solution to Help Patients at Rural and Community Hospitals Gain Access to Stroke Specialists ()
White light exposure may hinder recovery for heart patients ()
Meta-analysis highlights BP-lowering effect of renal denervation ()
Cardiologists file 2 lawsuits against DMC, Tenet alleging retaliation ()
Apixaban linked to best outcomes in older patients with AFib, heart failure ()
Should interventional cardiologists be involved in acute stroke care? ()
AI-based vocal analysis could detect CAD, other conditions ()
Heart failure hospitalizations jump during flu season ()
Hands-only CPR doubles survival, boosts bystander intervention rates ()
‘Excellent’ heart transplant outcomes observed from donors with circulatory death ()
BD Announces Launch of UltraScore™ 014 Focused Force PTA Balloon ()
Nighttime trips to toilet may warn of high blood pressure ()