| 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 |
