November 2024

Mediterranean diet helps older adults live longer lives with fewer heart issues ()
FDA approves new short-term treatment for AFib, atrial flutter in critical care settings ()
Prosthesis-patient mismatch after TAVR: 5 key findings related to patients with small annuli ()
How to overcome imaging challenges during tricuspid valve procedures ()
First patients treated with Abbott’s new balloon-expandable TAVR valve ()
Contrast injections during angiography, PCI unlikely to cause coronary injuries ()
Charles E. Mullins remembered as a pioneer of interventional pediatric cardiology ()
Surgeons make history with first US implant of new magnetically suspended heart pump ()
Newest TAVR valve from Edwards linked to better 1-year outcomes than its predecessors ()
FDA approves acoramidis, BridgeBio’s new ATTR-CM drug ()
Medtronic receives key FDA clearance, launches new diabetes system ()
TAVR technology keeps evolving, improving outcomes without compromising valve performance ()
Q&A: How supra-annular, self-expanding TAVR valves open up options for future interventions ()
Q&A: MedAxiom CEO explores key trends in cardiologist, cardiovascular surgeon compensation ()
ATTR-CM drug acoramidis, now approved by the FDA, linked to positive long-term data ()
Cardiologists reflect on developing primary PCI in face of criticism and pushback ()
Positron partners with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to improve cardiac PET/CT access ()
How TAVR valve choice impacts outcomes when treating type 1 bicuspid AS ()
FDA clears AI screening tool for cardiac amyloidosis ()
IVUS-guided PCI reduces risks in patients with diabetes ()
Martha Gulati highlights 'exciting' progress in preventive cardiology ()
Medtronic using AI to identify more TAVR patients in need ()
Abbott opens CGM sensor manufacturing facility in Ireland as part of $465M investment ()
SAVR linked to higher 10-year survival rate than TAVR for low-risk patients ()
Cardiologist examines the latest breakthroughs in coronary inflammation research ()
LAAC with Watchman FLX reduces bleeding risks after AFib ablation ()
9 key takeaways from AHA 2024 in Chicago ()
Redo TAVR: The impact of implanting balloon-expandable valves in failed self-expanding valves ()
Edoxaban could limit blood clots, ‘make life easier’ for heart valve surgery patients ()
Surgical devices recalled after 17 serious injuries—FDA warns of possible shortage ()
New balloonless IVL catheter offers an alternative to atherectomy in tight lesions, CTOs ()
Treating younger patients with TAVR increases risk of death ()
Eko Health’s AI platform for digital stethoscopes granted new CPT code ()
Cardiologist demand is on the rise—can hospitals keep up? ()
Tirzepatide linked to significant weight loss, ‘impressive’ diabetes prevention after 3 years ()
SCCT leaders unpack the 2025 Medicare payment increase for coronary CTA ()
No-contact blood pressure and diabetes screening with AI shows promise ()
Cardiologist receives 35 months in prison for health insurance fraud ()
Self-expanding vs. balloon-expandable TAVR valves: How they compare after 5 years ()
New data put a spotlight on troubling TAVR trends ()
How robotic-assisted mitral valve repair compares to conventional surgery ()
Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over ()
Tricuspid TEER shows clinical efficacy for first time in newest TRILUMINATE data ()
Cardiology societies push Medicare to pay for tricuspid TEER ()
Predicting sudden cardiac death after a heart attack may be impossible—for now ()
Payment cuts and beyond: Key takeaways for cardiologists from the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule ()
Concomitant ablation surgery during heart operations boosts long-term survival ()
Johnson & Johnson MedTech gains FDA approval for Varipulse PFA system ()
FDA commissioner urges clinicians to join fight against medical misinformation ()
Cardiologist explores why colchicine failed to help heart attack patients ()
Renal denervation systems from Recor Medical, Medtronic receive new outpatient payments ()
Bioresorbable BTK stent superior to ballon angioplasty at 2 years ()
Most heart failure patients miss out on guideline-recommended palliative care ()
Shockwave Medical’s IVL technology delivers more positive outcomes for PAD patients ()
Cardiologist behind EARLY TAVR explains how proactive treatment improves patient outcomes ()
Robotic aortic valve replacement may offer certain benefits over TAVR ()
Boston Scientific agrees to acquire AFib ablation company ()
CMS updates outpatient reimbursement policy for Barostim device ()
Cardiologist loses medical license over years-long fraud scheme ()
‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT ()
CMS makes 2025 Medicare cuts official—and doctors are not happy ()
New Orleans cardiologist accused of sexually assaulting patients ()
FDA clears AI tool that flags signs of heart disease in chest CT scans ()
American Heart Association announces late-breaking research for Scientific Sessions 2024 ()