December 2023

Radiologists select 2023's top images in cardiothoracic imaging ()
The benefits of implementing FFR-CT in clinical practice ()
Cardiologists make a familiar plea, urging Congress to eliminate impending Medicare cuts ()
Clinical Perspectives of Shockwave C²⁺ ()
New drugs, updated treatment strategies: 5 important trends in cardiology from an eventful 2023 ()
Philips-owned BioTelemetry to pay nearly $15M for allegedly misleading clinicians to secure higher reimbursements ()
Cardiologist remembered by friends and colleagues for his generosity, ‘unwavering kindness’ ()
New vest developed by cardiologists uses advanced heart imaging to screen for sudden cardiac arrest ()
IVL is safe and effective across all calcium morphologies, new research confirms ()
Balloon-expandable TAVR valves linked to superior 1-year outcomes ()
Luma Vision raises $22M for 4D cardiac imaging platform ()
Hybrid coronary revascularization vs. CABG for multivessel CAD: New meta-analysis tracks long-term outcomes ()
Former FDA employees share concerns about heart device safety data ()
Cardiologist charged with fraud for allegedly altering patient records, billing for unnecessary procedures ()
‘A true breakthrough’: The eye-opening potential of GLP-1 agonists to treat heart, kidney disease in addition to obesity ()
Filling the crucial role of multimodality imagers on the heart team ()
FDA clears first pulsed field ablation system to treat AFib ()
Arineta installs first dedicated cardiac CT in U.S. to improve access to CCTA ()
Cardiology now has more than 100 FDA cleared AI algorithms ()
5 key criteria for AI prediction models in cardiology ()
AFib before and after TAVR linked to significant risks ()
Medical malpractice ruling: Hospital to pay $39M over young heart patient’s death ()
Nevada health system accused of creating a heart surgery monopoly in new lawsuit ()
New imaging vendor focused on AI, robotics raises $36M with help from GE Healthcare ()
Good to great: 5 ways to help sonographers deliver better echocardiograms and improve the diagnosis of severe AS ()
‘A huge victory for patient care’: Next-gen TAVR valve helps cardiologists target more patients ()
Early survival data favor valve-in-valve TAVR over redo SAVR—long-term data flip the script ()
Deaths from CVD are on the rise, cardiologists warn—high blood pressure, obesity remain 2 primary culprits ()
Beloved cardiologist remembered as a ‘master clinician’ and 'friend to all' ()
New 3D-printing technique shows early potential to help heart patients ()
FDA announces recall of Cardiohelp ECMO emergency drives due to serious risks ()
Venture capital firm raises $90M, launches new AFib ablation company ()
Kentucky health system, cardiologist to pay $3M for alleged scheme targeting Medicare and Medicaid ()
Medtronic backs out of $738M acquisition due to ‘multiple breaches’ ()
American College of Cardiology names renowned cardiologist the next editor-in-chief of its flagship journal ()
Dapagliflozin improves symptoms in some, but not all, heart failure patients ()
Statin therapy benefits high-risk patients with no prior history of CVD ()
Cardiologists lead push for Aetna to reconsider ‘restrictive,’ ‘inconsistent’ reimbursement proposals ()
Plant-based vs. meat-based diets: Going vegan linked to better cardiovascular health in identical twin study ()
New 3-in-1 TAVR guidewire capable of hemodynamic measurements, LV pacing impresses cardiologists ()
Cardiologists, other physicians say the shift from private practice to corporate ownership is bad for patients ()
Cardiac CT's continued rise on display at RSNA 2023 ()
Learning more about AFib: 19 important topics for cardiologists, other heart specialists to investigate ()
Roche spends $2.7B to acquire biotech company with multiple obesity, diabetes drugs in development ()
FDA approves early feasibility study for total artificial heart technology ()
New AFib guidelines include higher recommendations for catheter ablation, LAAO ()