December 2024

Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers ()
‘Fundamental for all patients’: Exploring the benefits of palliative care for stroke survivors ()
CMS proposes Medicare coverage for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement ()
Hydra TAVR valve gains key approval as global reach continues to grow ()
Man gets 9 years in jail for attacking cardiologist with champagne bottle ()
Critical reasons for incorporating Plaque Analysis into your CAD Diagnosis ()
FDA says years-long tirzepatide shortage is resolved, will give limited leeway to compounders ()
Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD ()
Advancing AI for vascular surgery will require a commitment to data integrity ()
FDA announces recall of cryoablation catheters after multiple injuries, including 4 deaths ()
Merck spends up to $2B to license new weight loss drug with potential heart benefits ()
SAVR outperforms TAVR in patients with bicuspid aortic valves ()
‘Incredibly rewarding’: FDA expands total artificial heart study after early success ()
FDA clears credit card-sized heart monitor ()
Cardiologists perform world’s first leadless LBBAP procedures with Abbott pacemaker ()
Intravascular lithotripsy technology now a top priority for many healthcare companies ()
President of medical device company resigns over conduct allegations after 7 months in role ()
FDA and Boston Scientific issue urgent alert about pacemaker failures following 2 deaths ()
SCAI president reviews achievements in interventional cardiology in 2024 ()
How one health system reduced lengths of stay, slashed readmissions after heart surgery ()
Treating AFib patients with TAVR still linked to elevated risks ()
Cardiologists work to standardize the diagnosis and management of acute myocarditis ()
‘A significant step forward’: Advocates cheer as heart health bill passes Senate ()
FDA commissioner, a veteran cardiologist, highlights ongoing issues with US healthcare system ()
FDA approves J&J MedTech’s Impella heart pumps to treat pediatric patients ()
New AI program delivers rapid, accurate echo video assessments ()
Industry concerns over paclitaxel-coated devices may have put PAD patients at risk ()
Heart surgeons detail world’s first robotic heart procedure of its kind ()
Cardiologists to highlight the many benefits of AI-powered CCTA evaluations ()
Cardiothoracic surgery linked to a lack of diversity, uneven salaries: What can be done? ()
Years of progress have made TAVR more effective when treating concomitant mitral stenosis ()
First surgical device of its kind granted key FDA exemption ()
TAVR/PCI bests SAVR/CABG when treating severe AS and complex CAD ()
TAVR survival less likely when patients are depressed ()
Insulet wins $452M in lawsuit against rivals over medical device trade secrets ()
Medical device company cuts 70% of staff in push to meet Medtronic obligations ()
More vulnerable, but still treatable: Frail heart patients benefit from PCI, CABG ()
Interventional cardiology’s first Match Day celebrated as a ‘historic achievement’ ()
Cleerly’s momentum continues as AI specialists raise $106M ()
Genetic predisposition to depression increases CVD risk in women, but not men ()
AI-powered ECG screening a cost-effective way to ID heart failure patients ()
Philips, Mayo Clinic using AI to improve cardiac MRI technology ()
Eating more plant-based protein reduces risk of heart disease ()
Q&A: Pioneer heart surgeon on the development and long-term potential of robotic aortic valve replacement ()
Clopidogrel vs. aspirin: Tracking the chronic maintenance period after PCI for different risk groups ()
Heart surgeons perform world’s first combined robotic AVR and CABG ()
Off-label TAVR for native aortic regurgitation linked to worse outcomes ()
Medtronic TAVR valves at heart of key studies presented during PCR London Valves 2024 ()
Shockwave Medical’s IVL technology still safe, effective in patients with calcified nodules ()