July 2023

Three studies show value of AI to speed cardiac CT reads and soft plaque evaluation  ()
Abbott pulls Trifecta heart valves off the market due to early deterioration ()
FDA clears new AI to guide point-of-care cardiac ultrasound exams ()
How depression, cognitive dysfunction impact long-term TAVR outcomes ()
GE Healthcare recalls certain SpO2 sensors due to risk of serious errors during defibrillation ()
Harvard researchers unlock the secret to building 3D-printed heart muscles that can beat ()
FDA announces recall of nearly 8,000 Impella blood pumps due to risk of injury or death in TAVR patients ()
Abbott recalls delivery sheath for LAA occluder device after 16 injuries ()
More cardiology groups step forward with concerns about Medicare payment cuts ()
Atrial fibrillation after TAVR linked to much higher risk of death, heart failure ()
Exercise plays a key part in HCM management ()
PaceMate gains a key investor in its heart monitoring technology ()
Heart specialists receive nearly $30M to study PCI and CABG among underrepresented patient groups ()
The rise of AI and other key takeaways for sonographers at ASE 2023 ()
How cath labs can limit waste and become more sustainable ()
New U.S. guidelines on chronic coronary disease rethink use of beta-blockers, other medications ()
Permanent pacemakers after TAVR: Tracking the impact of modern self-expanding valves ()
New research suggests immunotherapy for AFib could be on the horizon ()
Cardiologists detail world's first use of new annuloplasty system for tricuspid regurgitation ()
FDA provides next steps in wake of blood test recall ()
SCCT shares new recommendations on use of CT imaging to guide congenital heart disease treatment ()
Private equity-backed cardiology management group acquires 4th Florida practice of 2023 ()
Cardiologists highlight early success of new TTVR system for tricuspid regurgitation ()
American College of Cardiology chooses next president, vice president ()
Medtronic recalls nearly 350,000 implantable heart devices after 22 injuries ()
TriClip triumphs: Tricuspid edge-to-edge repair linked to strong 30-day outcomes in real-world setting ()
FDA announces Class I recall of nearly 8,000 heart attack tests due to inaccurate results ()
TAVR vs. surgery among obese patients: What cardiologists need to know ()
ASE updates fetal echocardiography guidelines ()
CMS includes more payment cuts in 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule ()
Eli Lilly to acquire private equity-backed drugmaker for up to $1.9B ()
No echocardiography, no problem? AI evaluates cardiac function using chest X-rays ()
Keto diet could be good for heart failure patients, but many questions remain ()
PaceMate cardiac remote monitoring solution with Epic EHR integration improves financial, clinical and operational outcomes at MUSC ()
ASE training clinicians as point-of-care ultrasound grows ()
Tracking patient outcomes after valve-in-valve TAVR, redo SAVR ()
Amyloidosis now a hot topic in cardiac imaging due to new drug treatment ()
FDA says treating PAD with paclitaxel-coated devices does not increase mortality risk ()
FDA asked to investigate ‘eye-popping’ amount of caffeine in Logan Paul’s Prime energy drinks ()
Back in the spotlight: Exploring echocardiography's revival ()
‘I have no dose for anyone right now’: Drug shortage hits cardiologists in Canada, leading to delays ()
Salaries and job satisfaction in cardiology: 8 takeaways from a new survey of cardiologists and their colleagues ()
Heart failure symptoms after PCI increase risk of adverse events ()
New dissolvable heart monitors could help cardiologists battle AFib ()
PHOTO GALLERY: The trends and technologies at ASE 2023 ()
Interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists ask CMS to clarify policy after unexpected denials ()
AI can help novice sonographers deliver optimal echocardiograms ()
TAVR vs. surgery: Exploring 5-year outcomes among intermediate-risk patients ()
All eyes are on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy now that a drug treatment is in place ()
FDA approves world’s first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system ()
New ‘zero-contrast’ TAVR technique shows promise in pilot study ()
Echo labs not using AI will be left behind ()
Cardiology societies say affirmative action ruling will do long-term damage to patient care ()
Key takeaways in cardiac ultrasound from ASE 2023 ()