May 2024

Cardiology salaries keep rising, outpacing consumer prices—interventional cardiologists see biggest jump
Cardiologist ends hunger strike after 20 days—but he is still putting up a fight
It’s official: Johnson & Johnson completes $13B Shockwave Medical acquisition
Osteosarcopenia linked to much higher risk of death after TAVR—CT screening may prove valuable
Cardiologist Richard Heuser, interventional specialist and medical device pioneer, dies at 73
Cardiologist sees ‘tremendous potential’ in new-look PFA system
Cardiologists ID signs of widespread heart disease in ancient mummies
All-in-one PFA system linked to positive safety profile, faster procedures
Rising amputation rates spark new PAD initiative in Miami
Fasting before coronary angiography, PCI may not be necessary
Transcaval TAVR a safe, effective alternative for patients with severe AS
World Heart Federation honors cardiologist Valentin Fuster for lifetime of service
Driver receives prison sentence for crash that killed cardiologist
Transcatheter mitral valve interventions linked to lower stroke risk than surgery
How to perform fluoroscopy-free PFA ablation procedures 
Cardiology salaries are No. 7 among all specialties—thoracic and vascular surgery also make top 10
FDA announces new Class I recall of CPET devices due to choking hazard
Cardiologist on hunger strike wants more beds for department—has not eaten in 12 days
New York Valves, CRF’s newest cardiology conference, makes heart team collaborations a priority
Pfizer recalls 2 drugs, including 1 for hypertension, over safety concerns
AVR for moderate AS: New 10-year data highlight clear benefits of TAVR, surgery
Medtronic automated insulin pump named one of year’s ‘world-changing ideas’
Women remain underrepresented in revascularization trials—can cardiology leaders reverse that trend?
Exploring the biggest trends at HRS 2024
Keto diet linked to risk of significant heart damage—taking small breaks can help
Wearable ECG specialists acquire new testing facility to reach more patients
Biosense Webster Varipulse PFA system performs well with minimal adverse events
5 takeaways from late-breaking studies at EuroPCR
Business concerns over costs and thin margins means it is no longer enough to just be a cardiologist
Hospital to pay $24.3M over TAVR allegations
Philips presents study results at Heart Rhythm annual meeting demonstrating benefits of its AI-powered cardiac monitoring solutions
Myval TAVR valve noninferior to similar devices from Medtronic, Edwards after 30 days
FDA clears advanced AI model for predicting heart failure risk
Industry changes are making it easier for cardiologists to start families
Cardiologists examine how residual TR after transcatheter tricuspid valve repair impacts survival
AI-powered coronary plaque assessments show ‘strong agreement’ with IVUS
Medical device startup gains FDA clearance for new RF guidewire, raises $12.5M
FDA grants breakthrough device designation to new TMVR device from 4C Medical
TAVR, SAVR linked to comparable long-term outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms
FDA announces another new recall involving Abbott’s HeartMate 3 LVADs after 70 injuries, 2 deaths
World Health Organization urges countries to limit salt intake to reduce risk of CVD, hypertension
Mammogram findings linked to heightened risk of CVD, type 2 diabetes and hypertension
AI-based CAD assessments dramatically improve vascular surgery outcomes
Cardiology ranked No. 2 among all specialties with 122 FDA-cleared AI models
PaceMate names former Philips, BioTelemetry leader its new chief commercial officer
Medtronic adds new AI models to its insertable cardiac monitors
COVID-19 vaccines helped heart failure patients stay out of the hospital and live longer
Updated balloon-expandable TAVR valve from Edwards outperforming its predecessors
How the shift to value-based reimbursements could transform cardiology
New hypertrophic cardiomyopathy guidelines highlight importance of exercise, new drug class
FDA announces new recall of delivery catheters after patient’s death
World’s first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker still going strong after 6 months
Cardiologist charged with 9 more sex crimes as police search his home and private practice
Medical device company raises $87M to study new-look scaffolds for BTK PAD
HRS 2024: Late-breaking clinical trials will highlight key trends in electrophysiology
FDA announces Class I recall after insulin pump software causes 224 injuries
Even lenient plant-based diets can help older adults live longer
FDA warns against use of troubled heart devices, citing ‘continued concerns’ after multiple recalls
Biosense Webster updates 3D heart mapping software with advanced AI models
Health disparities are causing serious harm, leading to 400 amputations per day
Cardiologists want better data on how legal marijuana will impact heart health in the US
AI helps cardiologists track new drug's effect on inflammation
The push for an independent cardiology board continues
Moderate aortic stenosis linked to heightened risk of death—should TAVR, surgery be considered?
Dual-action thrombectomy device could give cardiologists a new tool for treating acute PE
SCAI president begins term on optimistic note: ‘Our field’s future is brighter than ever’
North Carolina cardiologist arrested for sex crimes
New-look TAVR valve shows early promise in patients with severe AS
ChatGPT passes interventional cardiology certification exam
TAVR linked to lower stroke risk than SAVR in patients with AS and cardiogenic shock
What happened to cardiology's private practices?
Apple Watch AFib feature becomes first-ever digital tool approved by FDA to evaluate medical devices
Radial vs. femoral access during PCI: Real-world data show proof of a ‘sea change’ in cardiology
Cardiologists and surgeons perform world’s first robot-assisted TEER
Cardiologist Sunil Rao highlights importance of DanGer Shock compared to other cardiogenic shock trials
Cardiologist sues health system that called him an ‘immediate threat to the public’
Private equity-backed cardiology group acquires Arizona practice with 4 locations
PAD patients face greater risk of death, complications after a heart attack
ChatGPT struggles to evaluate heart risk—but it could still help cardiologists