September 2023

Excessive cannabis use linked to greater risk of heart attack, other cardiovascular events ()
Death after TAVR: Heart failure, sudden cardiac arrest stand out as 2 leading causes ()
Transformational Data and New Paradigms: Evaluating Stable Chest Pain with CCTA ()
FDA grants speedy review to Merck's new drug for pulmonary arterial hypertension ()
Overlapping concerns: 5 takeaways from a new study on CVD, CKD and type 2 diabetes among US adults ()
Cardiologists to celebrate World Heart Day with CCTA webinar ()
AFib recurrence during the 90-day blanking period after ablation—nothing serious or a sign of trouble? ()
PET imaging helps assess coronary microvascular dysfunction in long COVID patients ()
Cardiologists develop how-to guide for providing high-quality care from the comfort of home ()
A Study to Measure the Ability of AI-CSQ to SuppoRt The Busy CCTA Reader (SMART-CT) ()
Bivalirudin linked to key benefit over heparin for NSTEMI patients undergoing PCI ()
What new tricuspid valve data tell us about the future of patient care ()
Novo Nordisk spends $60M on advanced AI in search of new cardiovascular medications ()
Warfarin after TAVR is safe, but fails to boost outcomes ()
Surgeons make history again, transplant pig heart into human patient for second time ever ()
Q&A: A closer look at the push in cardiology for a new, independent American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine ()
FDA approves empagliflozin for treating chronic kidney disease ()
Pulsed field ablation shows potential to replace thermal ablation ()
Time for a change? Cardiology groups announce plan to develop a new medical board independent of the ABIM ()
The 50 best hospitals in the world for cardiac surgery ()
EP studies during TAVR are safe and effective, new pilot study confirms ()
Cardiac CT gaining popularity due to chest pain guidelines, cost savings ()
Cardiologist to pay $6.5M after trading kickbacks for imaging referrals in complex fraud scheme ()
Previewing ASNC 2023: Why nuclear cardiology needs to evolve ()
The 50 best heart hospitals in the world ()
Cooling device now approved by FDA to reduce risk of ablation-related esophageal injuries ()
NOACs vs. VKAs in TAVR patients with new-onset AFib: New meta-analysis examines key differences ()
Long-term cannabis use may not increase heart attack risk, new study finds—but many questions remain ()
Cardiologists use new annular clipping device for first time in US to treat severe tricuspid regurgitation ()
PCI before TAVR fails to improve patient outcomes ()
‘Horrible and atrocious’: Denver cardiologist accused of date rape by multiple women is headed to trial ()
Low-cost generic programs offer CVD medications at affordable prices—but availability changes from one to the next ()
Strain imaging making a significant impact on the treatment of heart patients ()
Private equity-backed cardiology management group expands Florida footprint again with latest acquisition ()
Another long-term benefit of AFib ablation: Improved mental health ()
Understanding reimbursements and coding for echocardiography ()
American College of Cardiology targets preventable heart disease with new screening campaign ()
FDA approves new minimally invasive CLTI treatment for ‘no-option’ patients at risk of amputation ()
How AI can make echo labs more efficient ()
Cardiologist killed in bicycle accident remembered as a ‘talented and compassionate’ electrophysiologist ()
Q&A: Cardiologists explore the potential impact of a screening program for aortic stenosis ()
Training noncardiologists to perform basic POCUS exams ()
Medtronic faces class-action lawsuit after patient data shared with Google, other third-party sites ()
How to create a cardio-oncology program ()
PCI among older heart attack patients: Complete revascularization outperforms culprit-only approach ()
High profits, consistent growth: Shockwave Medical seen as a ‘must-buy’ stock ()
Boston Scientific gains FDA approval for Watchman FLX Pro LAAC device ()
Multimodality imaging helps cardiologists manage heart failure patients—with an assist from AI ()
Bleeding events after TAVR: An updated look at a serious side effect ()
Abbott inks deal to acquire insulin management specialists ()
Private equity-backed cardiology management group acquires another Florida practice, its 5th of 2023 ()
Deaths from obesity-related CVD have skyrocketed in US, especially among Black adults ()
Weight loss drug semaglutide linked to better heart health, but high costs may limit its impact ()
Delirium after TAVR: A common side effect linked to increased mortality ()
FDA shares update on heart devices linked to multiple recalls and patient deaths ()
Confirmed: Redo TAVR with balloon-expandable valves is safe and effective ()