September 2021

Remote PA pressure monitoring pays off when treating HF patients ()
Cardiologists performing fewer in-office imaging exams ()
Philadelphia heart docs sign five-year deal to boost patient care ()
Alerting pharmacies about cancelled medications can prevent errors ()
How ITA harvesting techniques during CABG affect long-term outcomes ()
Major bleeding linked to adverse outcomes among patients with AFib and CAD ()
Picard Medical acquires mechanical heart replacement specialists ()
AFib patients with COPD face worse outcomes ()
Patients see value in getting to know their doctors ()
Just 3.6% of TAVR procedures in the US performed by women ()
Heart failure patients with cirrhosis more likely to be readmitted within 30 days ()
FDA approves next-generation solution for PFO closure ()
Medtronic’s radial artery access portfolio gains CE mark approval ()
New imaging technique maps scar tissue after a heart attack ()
Measuring COVID-19's impact on diagnostic tests for diabetes ()
TAVR and SAVR deliver similar 5-year outcomes for CKD patients ()
'A major public health challenge': Uncontrolled hypertension hits older women, younger men the hardest ()
Adults with COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes face a heightened risk of hospitalization ()
Guided antiplatelet therapy a 'safe and attractive' treatment option for many UIA patients ()
FDA now investigating potential differences in LAAO outcomes among men and women ()
Eli Lilly recalls single lot of emergency kit for severe hypoglycemia ()
‘Empowering’: Patients prefer to monitor their blood pressure from home ()
Next-day discharge after TAVR is safe and effective, new meta-analysis confirms ()
Osteoporosis medication significantly lowers risk of type 2 diabetes ()
Well-known cardiologist helps city employees fight back against vaccine mandate ()
Cardiac ICUs with shock teams deliver superior patient care ()
The pandemic's impact on statin prescriptions ()
TAVR provides comparable value for low-risk patients with bicuspid and tricuspid AS ()
What MRI scans tell us about patients with embolic strokes of unknown origin ()
FDA approves ready-to-use norepinephrine injections for severe hypotension ()
Best of the best? Meet the world’s top 250 hospitals for cardiology ()
High cholesterol at a young age increases your risk of CHD later in life ()
Surgical explantation after TAVR failure: What cardiologists, and patients, should know ()
A closer look at COVID-19's initial impact on cardiovascular care ()
FDA announces recall of 25,000 catheters after 167 complaints, 8 injuries ()
FDA approves 2 new tissue valves for structural heart disease patients ()
1 in 10 young adults with left-sided breast cancer develop heart disease ()
PCI improves health of late-presenting STEMI patients ()
Intermittent fasting may lower risk of heart disease, diabetes ()
TEER benefits all HF patients with SMR, but men see more long-term benefits ()
Receiving a diabetes diagnosis at a young age more likely among Mexican American, Black patients ()
Cardiologist turns years of experience into a book, covering everything from heart attacks to COVID-19 ()
Practice interruptions skyrocketed in April 2020 due to COVID-19 ()
Valve-in-valve TAVR a safe alternative for patients with failed bioprosthetic valves ()
Boston Scientific acquires thrombectomy specialists for $269M ()
Medtronic recalls embolization devices after 2 deaths, 10 serious injuries ()
Under the influence? Drinking alcohol may raise your risk of systemic hypertension ()
PCI before TAVR? New study provides answers, but questions remain ()
Heart rhythm specialists awarded $3M to develop new AFib therapy ()
Cancer shortens lifespan of organ transplant patients, especially those receiving a new lung or heart ()
New TAVR system for high-risk patients gains FDA approval ()
Modern device thrombectomy improves 90-day outcomes after anterior circulation stroke ()
CCTA helps ID atherosclerosis in adults with no known heart disease ()
Additional lots of losartan recalled due to potential cancer risk ()
Structural heart disease specialist takes helm of ACC patient engagement initiative ()
HHS announces $25.5 billion in COVID-19 funding for providers ()
Florida cardiologist pays $6.75M to resolve fraud allegations ()
How exposure to violent crime impacts a person's health ()
Extended hydroxyurea therapy boosts outcomes in young sickle cell anemia patients ()
Updated FDA policy could improve treatment for up to 1.8 million HF patients ()
Biotronik introduces new reinforced introducer sheaths to U.S., overseas markets ()
AI model classifies patients by aortic stenosis severity, could improve AVR timing ()
Patient outcomes take a hit when physicians do clinical work on a part-time basis ()
Cardiologists oppose 2 key CMS proposals, warn of ‘unintended consequences’ ()
Medtronic, Mpirik join forces to address disparities in care for patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest ()
Healthy sleep patterns lower risk of AFib, bradyarrhythmia ()
iRhythm names new CEO, company’s fourth in less than a year ()
Dual-layered stents are safe to use for carotid artery stenting, new 12-month study confirms ()
Risk score predicts new‐onset HF among AFib patients in the ED ()
Dapagliflozin significantly improves HFpEF symptoms ()
'No-touch' vein harvesting technique boosts CABG outcomes ()
How delayed peridevice leak after LAAC affects patient outcomes ()
AFib patients face comparable dementia risk with DOACs and warfarin ()
Higher total cholesterol and ApoB levels may increase a person's COVID-19 risk ()
Cardiologists urge CMS to reconsider MPFS changes that could ‘jeopardize the delivery of care’ ()
Web-based resource helps consumers make key decisions about statin use ()
FDA, FTC warn 10 companies for making ‘fraudulent claims’ about unapproved diabetes supplements ()
Women in cardiology receive less money from CMS, submit fewer charges ()
Aortic valve replacement on the rise among patients with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias ()
FDA approves new solution for preserving hearts before transplantation ()
Efpeglenatide lowers risk of CVD in patients with type 2 diabetes ()
Valve-in-valve TMVR an effective option for patients with mitral prosthesis dysfunction ()
People living with HIV face a heightened risk of sudden cardiac death ()
Revealed: Why severe COVID-19 infections are more common in people with diabetes ()
Heart attacks more common among young adults who use marijuana—but a key question remains ()
'A substantial improvement’: New research shows signs of progress in PCI care ()
Survival rates similar when treating secondary MR with TEER or surgery ()
The close link between pediatric stroke and epilepsy ()
Young adults with metabolic syndrome face a heightened risk of colorectal cancer ()
Is MCS necessary during high-risk PCI procedures? ()
Older patients benefit from aggressive blood pressure management ()
Monitoring high-risk patients for AFib fails to reduce stroke risk ()
Why 'leaky' heart valves in pregnant women should not be ignored ()
COVID-19 hit cardiology hard in 2020, but salaries stayed competitive ()
3 conditions associated with a higher stroke risk among TAVR patients ()
Moderate coffee consumption lowers risk of heart disease, stroke, death ()
Amulet vs. Watchman: LAA occluder devices compared in new head-to-head trial ()
First patients enrolled in clinical trial aimed at limiting unnecessary ICAs ()
Abbott acquires vascular device company, will now offer its peripheral thrombectomy solutions ()
Ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, especially among people with unhealthy diets ()