May 2023

Cardiology groups issue statement on bullying, harassment and discrimination within the specialty ()
Making sense of the huge Medicare reimbursement cuts in electrophysiology ()
FDA approves sotagliflozin, the new heart failure drug from Lexicon Pharmaceuticals ()
TAVR among 90-year-old patients: An updated look at mortality, hospital costs and more ()
AI organizes heart failure patients into 5 distinct groups, helping cardiologists manage care ()
Key takeaways from Heart Rhythm 2023 ()
Salary update: Cardiologist compensation climbs to $507K per year, though many feel it is too low ()
11 leading cardiology societies collaborate on new AUC for chronic coronary disease ()
Medtronic acquires insulin patch manufacturer for $738M ()
Plant-based diets—both vegetarian and vegan—linked to lower cholesterol levels, reduced risk of blocked arteries ()
AI correctly IDs ventricular arrhythmias in 88% of patients with sustained VT ()
New biomimetic TAVR valve, the first of its kind, linked to strong performance after 1 year ()
AI gaining popularity in electrophysiology ()
Cardiologist accused of date rape by multiple women agrees not to practice medicine during investigation ()
Imaging results more helpful than genetics when predicting heart disease, new head-to-head study confirms ()
Early success of dual-chamber leadless pacemaker suggests big changes could be on the horizon ()
Get Ready: CT-guided PCI Is Coming to a Cath Lab Near You ()
Electrophysiology experts issue recommendations for remote monitoring of CIEDs ()
A leadless pacemaker the size of a grain of rice delivers cardiac resynchronization therapy ()
Left bundle branch pacing emerges as an alternative to biventricular pacing in two late-breaking trials ()
A cause for concern: Death after heart transplant more likely if the donor had COVID-19 ()
Cleveland Clinic cardiologists make history, become first in world to implant new heart failure device ()
‘Promising’ results as first patients undergo PCI with next-generation pVAD device ()
Private equity-backed cardiology group expands Texas footprint with new partnership ()
Abbott’s new long-term ICM gains FDA approval ()
Marijuana use linked to much higher risk of peripheral artery disease ()
Number of stroke deaths worldwide could reach nearly 5 million by 2030 ()
Medtronic’s Harmony TPV system linked to ‘encouraging’ 1-year outcomes in new pooled analysis ()
EuroPCR 2023: Late-breaking research examines the latest in TEER, TAVR and PCI outcomes ()
Innovation in the cath lab: Cardiologists develop, perform new interventional heart procedure ()
WHO warns against use of artificial sweeteners, highlighting CVD and diabetes risks ()
FDA grants fast track designation to Bayer’s new drug for preventing stroke in AFib patients ()
Cardiologist arrested for sexual assault again, now linked to 10 alleged victims ()
AFib ablation in young adults linked to improved quality of life, new Cleveland Clinic study confirms ()
Cardiologists make history, removing device and implanting new valve in first heart procedure of its kind ()
TVT 2023: Cardiovascular Research Foundation announces late-breaking clinical trials ()
Cardiology has embraced AI more than most other specialties ()
Next-gen TAVR valve, tested on patients for very first time, linked to high success rate ()
Links to all the late-breaking trials for Heart Rhythm 2023 ()
Report: Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson consider Shockwave Medical acquisition after Boston Scientific talks stall ()
What is the ROI for adopting AI in cardiac imaging? ()
1 in 3 cardiologists have been sued, though they often win when it happens ()
AI model predicts LVEF during routine coronary angiograms ()
Researchers question FFR-CT’s value compared to other cardiac imaging options ()
Cardiologist arrested on suspicion of murder after multiple deaths ()
What's new in cardiac imaging? 2 experts discuss the latest trends ()
FDA expands dapagliflozin approval to cover all heart failure patients ()
Shockwave Medical announces huge Q1 growth, including skyrocketing revenue, amid Boston Scientific rumors ()
Boston Scientific’s deal to acquire Shockwave Medical reportedly hits a snag ()
Exploring diversity, compensation among academic cardiothoracic surgeons ()
FDA clears AFib alerts for Samsung smartwatches ()
Nobel Prize-winning cardiologist on his quest to find and treat vulnerable plaques ()
American Heart Association awards researchers $15M to study stress-related CVD ()
How improving access to PCI affects heart attack outcomes ()
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardiac technologies on display at HIMSS 2023 ()
ChatGPT shows ‘remarkable ability’ to process thoracic surgery data, could help with training and patient care ()
Fewer stress tests, more high-risk procedures: How working at a hospital influences cardiologists ()
Medical device company raises $55M for new percutaneous heart pump ()
Heart-healthy diets: Evidence favors Mediterranean, DASH, plant-based options over keto, intermittent fasting ()
Private equity-backed cardiology group partners with additional healthcare investment firm ()
SCCT honors cardiologist Martha Gulati for her research on heart disease among women ()
Avertix Medical, known for its implantable heart attack detection devices, to go public with initial value of $195M ()
FDA clears toilet seat-based heart monitor as company targets product launch by end of year ()
Medtronic’s next-generation leadless pacemakers gain FDA approval ()
Is TAVR too common among younger, low-risk patients? 2 experts share their concerns ()
A key step forward: Engineers take wearable ‘e-tattoo’ technology for heart disease to the next level ()
Private equity-backed cardiology management group acquires Florida practice with team of 26 cardiologists ()
CVRx ‘thrilled’ with Q1 performance as Barostim use continues to increase ()
Heart surgeon charged with 'professional incompetency,' harmful practices ()
What new data can teach cardiologists about statin use and treating inflammation ()