January 2021

AI model IDs high-risk cardiovascular patients based on imaging data ()
FDA announces yet another new recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination ()
Healthcare groups warn against ‘triple threat’ of air pollution, cardiovascular disease and COVID-19 ()
New mandate requires hospitals in England to use HeartFlow’s AI-powered software ()
8 key takeaways from a new report on physician burnout and happiness during the pandemic ()
Confirmed: AFib patients with COVID-19 face a greater risk of death ()
Cardiologist dies after being stabbed by a former patient ()
Heart disease remains the world’s No. 1 cause of death—and COVID-19 will likely keep it there ()
American College of Cardiology’s HeartPAC temporarily pausing individual political contributions ()
Vitamin D supplements offer limited cardiovascular benefits, and calcium supplements may even do harm ()
American Heart Association explores close ties between mental, cardiovascular health ()
Cardiologist’s AI software tracks the health of COVID-19 patients, updating every 2 seconds ()
COVID-19 patients should keep taking blood pressure medications during treatment, new research on mortality confirms ()
PASCAL valve repair system still performing well for TR patients after 30 days ()
Male breast cancer patients face a heightened risk of cardiovascular issues ()
AFib ablation is effective for HCM patients, leading to long-term rhythm control ()
Higher hospitalization rates for chest pain do not lead to better outcomes ()
Merck’s vericiguat gains FDA approval for treating high-risk chronic heart failure patients ()
Diabetes, insulin resistance strongly associated with premature coronary heart disease among women ()
Nighttime cardiac arrest, a ‘perplexing and devastating phenomenon,’ more common among women ()
CMS expands Medicare coverage for TMVR, now known as TEER, to include patients with functional MR ()
24% of heart failure patients hospitalized with COVID-19 die ()
TAVR in the time of COVID-19: Providers quickly adapted, delivering ‘excellent’ outcomes ()
What new research tells us about stroke mortality among men and women ()
No reason to quit: TAVR patients can continue anticoagulation therapy throughout procedure ()
When hospitalized COVID-19 patients head home, the cardiovascular challenges continue ()
Empagliflozin provides additional benefits to patients with type 2 diabetes and CAD ()
Why STEMI patients undergoing PCI should be tested for subclinical hypothyroidism ()
How to predict heart failure among patients with diabetes, prediabetes ()
American Heart Association on the COVID-19 vaccine: ‘We urge everyone to get vaccinated’ ()
Beta-blockers make little difference for heart attack patients without heart failure or LVSD ()
Cardiologist discusses COVID-19, myocarditis among professional athletes and more ()
CKD patients on dialysis face worse TAVR outcomes, including a higher risk of in-hospital mortality ()
Health system boosts cardiac rehab rates, improves patient care, with new referral process ()
A real update on artificial sweeteners: Saccharin does not lead to diabetes in healthy adults ()
PANDEMIC PRESSURES & PRIORITIES Survey Suggests Do’s & Don’ts for Cardiology ()
ENJOY THE GLIDE More Retirement Glide-paths Means Wins for Everyone ()
ENERGIZER EFFECT: How Term Limits & Step-down Policies Refresh a Practice ()
Succession Planning: Prepare Your Practice to Survive the Retirement Tsunami ()
Alcohol consumption, even just a daily glass of wine, leads to a heightened risk of AFib ()
When perception is reality: Readmission rates higher among CVD patients who think they’ll be back ()
Cardiologist urges patients not to follow keto diet, calling it ‘a mistake’ ()
Motion sensors confirm that staying active lowers your risk of CVD—and the more you move, the lower the risk ()
When treating low-risk stable chest pain, what’s the most cost-effective imaging option? ()
American College of Cardiology shares new treatment guidelines for HFrEF, emphasizing team-based approach ()
Cardiovascular deaths increased during the pandemic’s opening months ()
To help ease COVID concerns, American College of Cardiology will offer continuous screening for conference attendees ()
Smoking marijuana and tobacco linked to elevated levels of toxic chemicals ()
Heart damage less common among athletes who recover from COVID-19 than previously believed, cardiologists find ()
Colchicine use proven beneficial for patients with coronary artery disease, according to new meta-analysis ()
New technique for battling blood clots uses nanodroplets, ultrasound imaging ()
Same-day discharge after PCI? American College of Cardiology shares a new guidance ()
FDA announces new recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination ()
Why heart failure patients should receive a COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as possible ()
In-hospital stroke rates higher after TAVR than MitraClip procedures ()
Ultromics receives FDA Clearance for a first-of-kind solution in Echocardiography to help clinicians diagnose disease ()
Cardiologists awarded $10.6M after employer’s ‘intentional retaliation’ ()
Non‐vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants vs. warfarin for AFib patients: What the latest research tells us ()
Beloved Ohio cardiologist dies at 91 ()
Returning to Play: The Evolution of Cardiac Guidelines for Athletes with COVID-19 ()
ED visits for suspected heart issues dropped due to the COVID-19 pandemic—and it led to more cardiac deaths ()
How telehealth can boost care for heart attack patients ()
How COVID-19 may affect patients with adult congenital heart disease ()
Edwards evaluating the safety, effectiveness of new mitral valve repair solution ()
Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease should keep taking RAS inhibitors ()