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
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