June 2021

Southern-style diets linked to a higher risk of sudden cardiac death—Mediterranean diet has the opposite effect ()
Prasugrel outperforms ticagrelor among PCI patients ()
Abbott gains key DAPT approvals for Xience stents in US, Europe ()
Minnesota cardiologist first in world to complete structural heart procedure with 4D holograms ()
Diabetes drug tirzepatide associated with ‘significant improvements’ as Eli Lilly prepares for FDA filing ()
A closer look at the pandemic's impact on heart attack patients ()
A new technique for identifying HCM patients at risk of AFib ()
Heart failure, heart attack among most common reasons for hospitalization in US ()
New analysis explores the connection between HIV and sudden cardiac death ()
Remdesivir-related low heart rate reported in elderly COVID-19 patient ()
Statin therapy helps heart failure patients reduce their risk of cancer ()
FDA announces a new myocarditis warning for COVID-19 vaccines as specialists urge Americans to get vaccinated ()
FDA approves first oral blood thinner for pediatric patients ()
Think before you eat: How eating patterns in the US increase risk of cardiovascular disease, death ()
New metric identifies heart failure patients facing a higher risk of hospitalization or death ()
Empagliflozin approved in Europe for treatment of HFrEF ()
STEMI patients with aortic stenosis face an increased risk of death ()
Florida hospital celebrates 100th TAVR procedure ()
Medtronic gains expanded FDA approval for Arctic Front cryoablation catheters ()
Valve-in-valve TAVR outcomes ‘excellent’ after one year ()
Tai chi could help ease depression, anxiety among stroke survivors ()
Statin therapy not associated with dementia or cognitive decline ()
How predilation affects TAVR outcomes for low-risk patients ()
FDA announces recall of multiple lots of Smiths Medical insulin syringes ()
Man had heart attack after consuming 12 energy drinks per day—now he’s warning others ()
Disease progression seen in 18% of asymptomatic heart failure patients within 1 year ()
Time for a change? AFib patients may want to stop drinking alcohol ()
An encouraging update: Young adults with vaccine-related heart damage see all symptoms resolve ()
Healthcare groups praise Supreme Court’s decision to uphold ACA: ‘A victory for people with serious illnesses’ ()
How different cancer types impact a person's AFib risk ()
American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society launch new efforts to boost AFib care in underserved areas ()
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages work ()
AI-powered ECGs detect subtle changes in the heart brought on by COVID-19 ()
More than half of all heart disease patients struggle financially while seeking treatment ()
TEER with MitraClip XTR leads to consistent TR reduction, outperforming older devices ()
To delay or not to delay? When treating TAVR patients during the pandemic, heart teams faced big decisions ()
Heart failure patients see long-term benefits after cell therapy ()
A massive physician shortage is coming—and it could hit cardiology especially hard ()
The top 10 hospitals for pediatric cardiology ()
AFib patients are missing out on the care they need ()
New legislation that would improve patient access to cardiac, pulmonary rehab programs introduced in Senate ()
Combining AI with cardiac imaging helps predict heart attacks, cardiovascular deaths ()
Better Together? An Integrated Market for Calcium-modification Strategies ()
Atherectomy’s Small But Growing Presence ()
A healthy heart can lower the risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms, new research confirms ()
Thanks to newer heart valves, aortic angulation no longer affects TAVR outcomes ()
IVL Turns Standard Balloon Technology into a Powerful Calcium-disruption Tool ()
Cardiac monitoring with a sweatband? Wi-Fi-powered ‘smart clothes’ could be the future of wearable technology ()
Healthier diets can reduce the risk of clonal hematopoiesis, adverse cardiovascular outcomes ()
Abbott gains key approvals for new steerable delivery sheath ()
Surgery still more common than TMVR among AMI patients, but the gap is shrinking ()
Abbott prepared for influx of new patients in wake of Medtronic’s announcement, FDA’s recommendation ()
Presenting with additional chronic conditions can make a big impact on TAVR outcomes ()
Athletes fully recover from COVID-19 with no long-term heart damage ()
American College of Cardiology collaborates with GE Healthcare on new path forward for AI, digital health ()
How later COVID-19 surges impacted heart attack and stroke numbers ()
Medtronic stops sales and distribution of HVAD system due to multiple issues, including 14 patient deaths ()
LAAO during cardiac surgery helps AFib patients reduce stroke risk ()
Long-term cardiac monitoring detects unsuspected AFib among stroke patients ()
TAVR, SAVR both beneficial for patients with low-gradient aortic stenosis ()
Yes, Apple’s iPhone can interfere with implantable cardiac devices—here’s what you should know ()
LAAC patients with major bleeding face worse outcomes, longer lengths of stay ()
For elderly patients with complex CAD, PCI and CABG lead to comparable long-term outcomes ()
More than 200 lots of irbesartan, losartan and valsartan recalled in Canada ()