February 2024

World’s first patient treated with new implantable device for pulmonary hypertension ()
Cardiologists partner with imaging AI specialists to improve care for high-risk heart patients ()
Biosense Webster gains CE mark approval for new PFA system ()
Early feasibility study for implantable heart failure monitor moves forward  ()
Experts hope improved PAD awareness can lead to fewer leg amputations ()
Cardiologist at heart of TAVR controversy loses hospital privileges due to ‘disruptive,’ ‘inexplicable’ behavior ()
Philips announces new Azurion update focused on improving care for stroke patients ()
Cardiologists make history, treat world’s first patient with new interventional device for chest pain ()
Heart surgery prices vary from one part of the US to the next ()
Why financial literacy is so important for structural heart program directors ()
Top 5 diets for heart health: Expert panel puts Mediterranean, DASH at the top ()
Cerebral protection devices during valve-in-valve TAVR: Cleveland Clinic cardiologists identify key benefits ()
Cleerly’s AI software for noninvasive FFR estimates receives a Category 1 CPT code ()
Mount Sinai surgeon named new president of Heart Valve Society ()
Intravascular imaging-guided PCI linked to improved survival, fewer adverse events in large new analysis ()
Lawsuit resolved after cardiologist alleged he was fired over TAVR safety concerns ()
FDA warns against use of unauthorized smartwatch, smart ring devices to measure blood glucose levels ()
Philips launches new light-based, radiation-free cath lab imaging system ()
Cardiology pioneer, known for performing world’s first TAVR, remembered as a ‘true visionary’ ()
Insurance plans still denying more claims for PCSK9 inhibitors than other cardiovascular drugs ()
Inaccurate pulse oximeter readings impact Black heart failure patients and FDA plans to address this ()
Heart failure startup emerges with $42 million in financing for its intelligent fluid management system ()
Illinois cardiologist not held responsible for patient's death while waiting for angiogram ()
Vector flow and blood speckle echocardiography imaging may unveil new clinical insights ()
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles unveils new fetal cardiac clinic ()
Data registries have been a huge success for U.S. structural heart programs ()
Imaging group thrilled with new CPT codes for MBFR measurements ()
Anticoagulants after TAVR: 5-year survival data favor DOACs over VKAs ()
Targeting coronary inflammation helps cardiologists provide better care ()
Ranking heart transplant candidates in terms of medical urgency: Is there a better way? ()
Medical device company raises $136M to continue work on new 2-in-1 heart failure technology ()
Georgia cardiologist treating heart patients again after losing arm in accident ()
FDA grants bioresorbable scaffold system its breakthrough device designation to treat infrapopliteal lesions ()
FDA advisory panel votes in favor of Abbott’s TriClip device for tricuspid regurgitation ()
New American College of Cardiology registry focuses on data from outpatient ambulatory surgical centers ()
Flexitarian diet, a plant-based option that includes small amounts of meat, linked to key cardiovascular benefits ()
Cardiologist found guilty of assault for kissing patient on cheek, but cleared of multiple sexual assault allegations ()
FDA panel to consider Abbott’s TriClip device for tricuspid regurgitation ()
Salt substitutes reduce hypertension risk by up to 40% ()
AI could be a game-changer for TAVR, but cardiologists remain ‘irreplaceable’ ()
Key things to remember when creating a cardio-oncology program ()
New lawsuit alleges a woman’s brain bleed was mistaken for drunken driving, causing significant harm ()
FDA clears advanced AI model for detecting, quantifying bleeding strokes ()
Interest in strain echo imaging is rising, but hurdles remain ()
ASNC president advocates for Medicare reimbursement reform ()
AI, blood thinners and patient positioning: Exploring late-breaking science at the International Stroke Conference ()
Best in KLAS 2024: New rankings for cardiovascular information systems, hemodynamic solutions ()
Biosense Webster funding new PFA research ()
Former NBA champion, Survivor contestant now fighting for his life as he waits for a heart transplant ()
TAVR vs. SAVR after 10 years: Similar safety risks, but researchers uncover several key differences ()
Medtronic ICM a cost-effective approach for reducing the risk of ischemic stroke ()
ASNC president pushes to modernize nuclear cardiology, expand the specialty's reach ()
American Society of Echocardiography shares updated expert recommendations on pediatric, neonatal echo ()
DOJ targets former imaging executive with new complaint over alleged kickback scheme ()
Historic growth: Cleveland Clinic hires 4 new cardiothoracic surgeons to keep up with rising demand ()
Biosense Webster shares latest data on its pulsed field ablation system ()
Cardiologist arrested for allegedly making ‘inappropriate sexual contact’ with multiple patients ()
Total artificial hearts: Exploring the future of heart transplant technology with a renowned surgeon ()
Heart failure specialists raise $58M for new device designed to improve cardiac, renal function ()
Targeting the left atrial posterior wall during pulsed field ablation fails to improve outcomes ()
Edwards makes history, receives FDA approval for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement device ()
Real-world patients now being treated with Medtronic’s PFA system ()
Cardiologist’s alleged sexual assaults prompt lawmakers to introduce new legislation ()
CT-first strategy the most effective path forward when evaluating stable chest pain ()