September 2024

Medtronic launches new all-in-one ECMO system after acquiring longtime partner
Implantable PA sensor for heart failure linked to positive 1-year outcomes
FDA clears new device for valve-in-valve TAVR patients at risk of coronary obstruction
FDA approves GE HealthCare's flurpiridaz F-18 PET radiotracer for CAD
With AFib ablation on the rise, HRS highlights importance of proper EP training
Reduced LVEF before TAVR linked to lower long-term survival rate
Heart Failure Society of America to livestream late-breaking studies after meeting cancellation
Heart Failure Society of America cancels annual meeting in Atlanta due to Hurricane Helene
Cardiologists say heart patients are often their own worst enemy
Cardiology groups cheer new bill that would improve access to Medicare claims data
PFA ablation safe, effective for treating premature ventricular contractions
Long-term survival after valve-in-valve TAVR similar with self-expanding, balloon-expandable valves
PAD patients have a wide variety of treatment options
AI detects hypertension in voice recordings
Watchdog group, fearful of fraud, wants more oversight for remote patient monitoring
Space travel disrupts normal rhythm in heart cells
Stroke specialists raise another $50M thanks to late investment from Novo Holdings
Good documentation is the key to cardiac PET prior authorizations
Most recalled cardiovascular devices gained FDA approval with little to no clinical evidence
ASE establishes vocabulary for cardiac POCUS to promote consistency
Homemade electrodes made of putty capture heart data as well as some commercial devices
Women urged to overcome radiation fears, consider a career in interventional cardiology
FTC sues drug middlemen over insulin prices, puts others on notice
LBBAP limits hospital readmissions after TAVR
PHOTO GALLERY: ASNC2024, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology's annual meeting
Cath lab techs and nurses see new normal with post-COVID pay
SAVR associated with several long-term benefits for patients with asymptomatic severe AS
Private cardiology practice accuses hospital of intimidation, defamation in $15M lawsuit
Asymmetrical valve expansion after TAVR a cause for concern
FDA approves Boston Scientific leads for left bundle branch area pacing
Cardiologist dies after tragic accident—remembered as a ‘truly remarkable physician’
FDA approves longer LumiGuide 3D navigation wire from Philips
Merit Medical to purchase Cook Medical’s lead management portfolio for $210M
JACC editor excited by progress during a 'very important moment' for cardiology
Intravascular imaging during PCI: Should cardiologists choose IVUS or OCT?
Shockwave Medical launches new FDA-approved IVL catheter for PAD, CLTI
FDA approves Biotronik lead, catheter for left bundle branch area pacing
SpectraWAVE raises $50M for FDA-cleared intravascular imaging technology
A glimpse into the future: FDA has cleared multiple AR, VR tools for cardiology
Surgeons make history, perform world’s first fully robotic heart transplant
A key update on how COVID-19 caused dangerous MIS-C inflammation in children
FDA clears AI platform for planning ahead of TAVR, other heart procedures
Cardiac PET on the rise among U.S. cardiologists
Cardiologist caught in undercover sting pleads guilty to sex crimes involving a minor
Implantable Barostim device improves long-term heart failure symptoms
TRILUMINATE update: TEER with Abbott’s TriClip device still safe, effective after 3 years
Abiomed, Biosense Webster, Cerenovus now all known as Johnson & Johnson MedTech
New SCCT president takes office, lists priorities
New children's book teaches families about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
ASE shares new guideline on imaging patients with implanted devices
Estrogen-based hormone therapy may be good for heart health
Cardiologist sentenced to prison for child pornography charges
PAD is a public health crisis say cardiovascular societies
A new vision for the JACC: Interview with JACC Editor-in-Chief Harlan Krumholz
ASNC president-elect predicts unprecedented innovation in nuclear cardiology
‘An excellent outcome’: TAVR safe and effective for patients in their nineties
Treating AFib with another ablation after PVI provides little value
Miami cardiologist works to reach more PAD patients in low-income neighborhoods
Time running out to comment on higher cardiac CT payments
Baseline TR linked to lower quality of life after TAVR, M-TEER—are more interventions the answer?
HFSA announces late-breaking research for 2024 annual meeting
Safety update: Sensor issue with Abbott CGMs ruled a Class I recall
Pausing oral anticoagulation during TAVR reduces bleeding risk
Viz.ai partners with Cleerly in the name of AI-based CCTA evaluations
OCT-guided PCI boosts outcomes when treating complex lesions
PCI before TAVR a winning combination for many heart patients
FDA clears new suite of ECG evaluation tools
TAVR outperforms SAVR when treating women, historic all-female trial confirms
Completely leadless cardiac rhythm management system impresses