August 2024

The growing role of cardio-rheumatology clinics
TAVR complication rates keep falling, highlighting considerable progress
PAD patients fare better when they have a strong support system
Heart attack patients see no benefits from stopping long-term beta-blocker therapy
AI for TAVR, robot-guided echo and more: Key research at ESC Congress 2024
Cardiologist blasts into space on Jeff Bezos-funded Blue Origin rocket
FDA approves new expanding stent for young children
FDA clears first automated insulin pump for type 2 diabetes
Cardiology groups share new AUC for cardiovascular imaging prior to noncardiac surgery
Opportunistic screening with AI could be a game-changer for preventive cardiology
Boston Scientific’s new TAVR valve gains CE mark approval
Cardiac CT outperforms stress tests when screening liver transplant candidates for CAD
CRF announces late-breaking clinical trials for TCT 2024
PaceMate acquires Medtronic workflow tech, promising ‘unparalleled support’ for heart patients
Medicare coverage for weight loss drug semaglutide could cost up to $145B per year
SCMR launches cardiac MRI educational video to assist referring physicians 
SCAI calls on interventional cardiologists to tell Washington to reverse physician pay cuts
Addressing high PAD and CLI rates in Latin and Haitian communities of Miami
FDA announces recall of Inari Medical catheter after 6 deaths, 4 injuries
CMS could increase CCTA payments—the American College of Cardiology wants to help
Better than BMI? 3D body scanner uses AI to measure metabolic health
TAVR and SAVR linked to comparable long-term outcomes, new meta-analysis confirms
Automated chest compression device recalled after patient death
Atrial functional mitral regurgitation: Surgery improves outcomes more than medical therapy alone
FDA clears AI-powered POCUS platform for structural heart disease, heart failure
TAVR planning with valve-sizing software: GE Healthcare tech easier to use than competition
High vs. low oxygen levels during heart surgery: Is one strategy safer than the other?
VC investments in healthcare tech still going strong, led by $540M in cardiovascular care
FDA approves new AI-powered imaging software from Nanox subsidiary
No aspirin, no problem: FDA approves key update for Abbott heart pumps
Drugmaker to ‘challenge’ FDA after only receiving tentative approval for inhaled PAH treatment
Cardiologists detail world’s first implant of new device for ‘no-option’ chest pain patients
Johnson & Johnson to acquire heart failure specialists V-Wave for up to $1.7B
Diets high in plant-based fats may help adults live longer with healthier hearts
Edwards continues valve-focused M&A streak by acquiring promising TAVR startup
Higher payments for CCTA could bring considerable change to cardiology
Reduce, reuse, recycle: How cath labs can lower cardiology’s colossal carbon footprint
Women in interventional cardiology much more likely to leave practice than men
OCT-guided PCI improves survival after life-threatening heart attacks
White House unveils lower prices for popular heart, diabetes drugs after Medicare negotiations
Medical device startup exits stealth mode to name CEO, announce $21M in funding
Crisis averted: Recalled heart pumps found after being sent to customers by mistake
Managing stable angina: How cardiologists can find the right mix of revascularization, therapy and interventions
Exploring major breakthroughs in cardiac imaging
Patient risks persist for insulin pump caught in Class I recall
Intravascular lithotripsy, the technology at heart of $13B acquisition, linked to positive real-world data
Alabama security breach exposes personal information of cardiologists, heart patients
Jury finds cardiologist guilty of 35 charges in sexual assault trial
Siemens Healthineers gains FDA clearance for new AI-powered cardiovascular ultrasound system
Cardiologists perform world’s first valve-in-valve caval valve procedure in heart transplant patient
Cardiology still a leader in healthcare AI, trailing only radiology in FDA-cleared algorithms
CMS increases inpatient payment for Recor Medical, Medtronic renal denervation systems
MRI results help cardiologists predict heart failure risk
LAAO with Watchman FLX associated with positive 1-year outcomes, real-world data confirm
CMS may double Medicare payments for cardiac CT
Cardiology groups introduce new performance, quality measures for heart failure
New TAVR valve for native aortic regurgitation linked to positive 30-day outcomes
10 key updates from new American College of Cardiology inpatient heart failure recommendations
Cardiologist to chair new FDA advisory committee focused on AI, other digital health technologies
What cardiologists should expect as U.S. healthcare payment models evolve
Private equity-backed cardiology group acquires at-home care specialists
FDA clears chest-worn patch for simultaneous ECG, sleep apnea monitoring
TEER with Abbott’s MitraClip linked to low stroke risk, new study confirms
Medtronic and Abbott join forces to develop new diabetes tech
Generative AI explains echo results to heart patients
FDA sees potential in new PET imaging agent for cardiac amyloidosis
Cerebral protection during TAVR linked to lower risk of major stroke, other key benefits
Starting salaries in cardiology are down, but ‘demand is still strong’
Cardiologists first in world to use new heart valve for TMVR, TTVR on same patient
Bayer’s finerenone benefits heart failure patients
CMS increases inpatient payment for implantable Barostim device
First-generation Medtronic TAVR valves linked to strong outcomes after 12 years
Novartis sues FDA over ‘unlawful’ approval of generic heart failure drug
Abbott says some FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors need replacement—patients should discontinue use
Tirzepatide benefits obese HFpEF patients with and without type 2 diabetes
3D echo comparable to CT for predicting TMVR complications
World spotlight shines on cardiac surgeon elected president of Iran