October 2022

Interventional cardiologist Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, named new director of Mount Sinai Heart ()
Abiomed heart pump gains FDA approval to treat acute right heart failure ()
Heart disease-related deaths increased due to COVID-19, undoing a decade of progress ()
Veteran cardiologist, viewed by many as the founder of nuclear cardiology, dies at 82 ()
Repeat surgery vs. PCI in patients with a history of CABG: A complex decision for heart teams to consider ()
VIDEO: New cardiac CT advances to watch ()
Dapagliflozin still beneficial for HFpEF, HFmrEF patients with AFib ()
Cardiologists make history, perform first UNICORN procedure during valve-in-valve TAVR ()
Regulatory Roundup: FDA approves new heart failure therapy, clears an interventional device and much more ()
American College of Cardiology shares expert analysis on treating ASCVD patients with multiple chronic conditions ()
FDA announces new recall of blood pressure medication due to potential cancer risk ()
E-cigarettes linked to AFib, other heart rhythm issues in ‘highly concerning’ new study ()
Cordis to acquire MedAlliance, known for its drug-eluting balloons, in deal that could surpass $1B ()
VIDEO: The role of AI in cardiac imaging ()
TEER reduces mitral regurgitation, boosts survival among cardiogenic shock patients ()
Albuminuria linked to worse TAVR outcomes, including a higher risk of death ()
Researchers awarded $31M to study conduction system pacing among heart failure patients ()
Heart damage after COVID-19 vaccination extremely rare among adolescents ()
LAAO equally effective for men and women, new long-term study confirms ()
Smartphones show potential to double as electronic stethoscopes ()
Researchers receive $3.7M to attempt robotic heart surgery inside MRI scanner ()
COVID-19 drug Paxlovid may react poorly with certain heart medications, cardiologists warn ()
Marijuana, meth, cocaine and opiates all linked to heart rhythm issues ()
Apixaban outperforms rivaroxaban when treating patients with AFib and valvular heart disease ()
VIDEO: Deepak Bhatt discusses the role of new cholesterol-lowering agents ()
HeartFlow gains FDA clearance for 2 new AI-powered imaging assessments ()
Cardiologist Valentin Fuster named president of Mount Sinai Heart ()
‘He will be deeply missed’: Veteran cardiologist, dead at 76, remembered for his kindness and devotion ()
Transcarotid TAVR a safe alternative when femoral access is not an option ()
Medtronic cardiac lead the first to receive FDA approval for conduction system pacing ()
Cardiologists explain why career flexibility is needed to thrive in today’s challenging work environment ()
Leading cardiologists sound the alarm, say polypills could save millions of lives if made widely available ()
Impella heart pumps linked to improved high-risk PCI outcomes ()
New evidence that heart damage risk is much higher after COVID-19 infection than after vaccination ()
AFib and Surgical Ablation Coding Considerations ()
VIDEO: Cardiac CT as a front-line chest pain exam in the ED ()
An updated look at how cognitive impairment affects TAVR outcomes ()
Cardiac technology startup names cardiologist Peter Fitzgerald its chief medical officer ()
Metformin, the popular type 2 diabetes medication, may be an effective AFib treatment ()
VIDEO: The expanding role of cardiac CT in electrophysiology ()
Severe prosthesis-patient mismatch after TAVR linked to a higher risk of death ()
FFR-guided PCI provides significant value, new meta-analysis confirms ()
Microbot Medical acquires Nitiloop’s assets, including FDA-cleared microcatheters ()
Heart failure-related deaths are on the rise in the U.S., especially among men ()
VIDEO: Role of PFO closure in stroke prevention ()
New-onset AFib, linked to worse outcomes and higher healthcare costs, seen in 3.5% of TEER patients ()
Cardiologist says COVID-19 vaccinations ‘must stop’ due to the risk of adverse events—scientists and doctors push back ()
VIDEO: The value of left atrial appendage occlusion in AFib patients ()
Can strength and endurance training help heart failure patients live longer? ()
FDA grants fast track designation to tirzepatide, Eli Lilly’s new type 2 diabetes drug, for treating obesity ()
5 key predictors of heart failure hospitalizations after TAVR ()
Researchers awarded $37M to see if Apple Watch can lower stroke risk among AFib patients ()
P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy after PCI similar to prolonged DAPT, new 3-year analysis confirms ()
VIDEO: Medicare cuts could devastate the field of electrophysiology ()
Industry insights: 4 healthcare executives discuss the biggest challenges in cardiology today ()
VIDEO: Advances in atrial fibrillation treatment have improved outcomes ()
AI model uses ECG data to identify new cases of AFib ()
FDA announces Class I recall of circulatory support system after 66 complaints, 2 patient injuries ()
Biotronik announces collaboration with AliveCor as first in a series of strategic partnerships to disrupt cardiac digital health with AI-enabled solutions ()