April 2021

SCAI 2021: Harmony TPV could ‘fundamentally alter’ care for patients with congenital heart disease ()
How to diagnose and treat rare blood clots associated with a COVID-19 vaccine ()
Many more people should be considered for blood pressure-lowering medications, new research suggests ()
AI-powered coronary imaging platform gains CE mark approval ()
SCAI 2021: Robotic-assisted PCI associated with strong patient outcomes, a high technical success rate ()
SCAI 2021: 98% of new TAVR programs developed in metropolitan areas ()
Cardiologists urge CMS to permanently allow virtual supervision for rehab services ()
Catheter ablation tops medication alone for treating AFib—but the risk of complications remains ()
SCAI 2021: COVID-19 especially harmful for high-risk heart attack patients ()
CMS recommends additional payment for using Shockwave’s IVL technology in hospital setting ()
SCAI unveils new cath lab guidelines at annual meeting ()
Early CMR imaging improves diagnosis of unexplained heart attacks ()
Guided antiplatelet therapy improves outcomes for PCI patients ()
Cardiologists push for new patient ID policies, citing multiple benefits ()
Confirmed: USPSTF once again recommends hypertension screening for all adults ()
Foot doctors ID undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in patients with diabetes ()
Cardiologist praises Mediterranean diet, says keto and paleo diets are bad for the heart ()
Digital health company raises $12.5M to make new hires, ramp up production of heart monitoring devices ()
Hormonal cancer treatments associated with a heightened risk of heart disease ()
3D models, supercomputers shed new light on how heart shape can affect function ()
FDA authorizes brain-computer interface for stroke patients ()
FDA announces recall of carotid stent system after 5 reported injuries ()
Marijuana users with heart rhythm issues risk a ‘devastating outcome’ ()
Heart failure deaths are rising in the US, especially in states that reject Medicaid expansion ()
AI uses ECG, X-ray data to improve treatment of arrhythmic disorders ()
‘The next wave of complications’: Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients face a prolonged stroke risk ()
Transseptal MViV for high-risk patients associated with 100% success rate after 1 year ()
Digital health startup with eye on reversing diabetes raises $133M, receives $2B valuation ()
Cardiologists join fight for better MIPS transparency ()
FDA announces recall of Medtronic blood pump after reports of multiple injuries ()
Is there a better way to differentiate between type 1 and type 2 myocardial infarctions? ()
Football player cleared by cardiologist after missing time due to COVID-related myocarditis ()
Skip the catheterization? AI uses imaging data to ID coronary plaque blockages that require surgery ()
New imaging study examines the coronary plaque burden of people living with HIV ()
How patient care changes when stroke centers offer endovascular thrombectomy ()
Cardiologist pushes for dismissal of federal lawsuit ()
USPSTF shares recommendation on screening asymptomatic adults for atrial fibrillation ()
TEER still beneficial for heart failure patients with an elevated mitral valve gradient ()
Surgical risk scores may not be needed when considering TAVR ()
Red meat linked to heart damage—expert says it ‘seems sensible’ to limit intake ()
Heart rhythm specialists receive $3.67M to develop new atrial fibrillation treatment ()
Despite the pandemic, cardiologist salaries are up 5% ()
Medtronic begins European launch of new infusion sets that can be worn up to 7 days ()
Hypertension treatment increases skin cancer risk among older adults ()
A novel, cost-effective way to deliver care: Treat high blood pressure at Black-owned barbershops ()
Advanced AI model predicts risk of CVD death using low-dose CT exams ()
FDA details Class I recall of nearly 240,000 Medtronic ICDs, CRT-Ds ()
Vegetarian diets consistently lower the risk of death from heart disease ()
Risk of death, stroke increases with age for TAVR patients ()
Is the Mediterranean diet still good for the heart if you include lean meat? ()
COVID-19 patients undergoing TAVR may face a higher risk of death ()
Why a more diverse cardiology workforce is so important—and how to make it a reality ()
Endologix acquires medical device company focused on peripheral artery disease ()
New research highlights the close connection between diabetes and cardiovascular issues ()
Specialists complete first procedure in historic head-to-head TAVR study ()
US recommends pause of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk ()
How early marijuana use affects the heart later in life ()
Cardiologist takes stand in Derek Chauvin trial, says George Floyd’s death was ‘absolutely preventable’ ()
New research points to a better strategy for cardiovascular risk assessment ()
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine being investigated for possible blood clot risk ()
Abbott’s next-generation device for tricuspid heart valve repair gains CE mark approval ()
Uninterrupted OAC therapy for PCI patients leads to cost savings, shorter lengths of stay ()
Metformin shows promise for treating polycystic kidney disease ()
‘An incredible discovery’: Researchers ID a gene that regenerates damaged muscles after a heart attack ()
New guidelines focus on the management of heart failure patients with secondary mitral regurgitation ()
SGLT2 inhibitors reduce risk of atrial fibrillation, sudden cardiac death in patients with Type 2 diabetes ()
Learn from an expert: How to limit cardiovascular disease among patients with diabetes ()
How prior hospitalizations affect a heart failure patient’s chances of survival ()
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine associated with risk of rare, potentially fatal blood clots ()
TAVR comparable to surgery for patients with rheumatic aortic stenosis ()
AI model predicts a patient’s risk of death—and all it needs is an X-ray ()
Abbott gains CE mark approval for short-term DAPT after stent implantation in high-risk patients ()
Treating patients during a pandemic: 3 key ways COVID-19 changed cardiovascular care ()
Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension benefit from sotatercept treatment ()
Beta-blockers raise the risk of heart disease, stroke among people with HIV ()
Missouri cardiology practice sues health system for $50M in damages ()
Apple hiring a cardiologist to help develop new products ()
What TAVR availability has meant for patients with severe aortic stenosis ()
FDA approves alirocumab for treating homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia ()
Excess deaths in the US jumped 23% in 2020—COVID-19, heart disease and diabetes all played key roles ()
Dipti Itchhaporia named new American College of Cardiology president ()
Dapagliflozin provides significant benefits for both male and female heart failure patients ()
Eating large amounts of processed meat associated with a much higher risk of cardiovascular disease, death ()