April 2025

How radiotherapy protects the hearts of breast cancer patients ()
Sterile, temperature-controlled preservation reduces long-term mortality after heart transplant by 54% ()
PFA associated with elevated risk of heart damage, real-world data show ()
Champagne could be good for the heart—and other lessons from a new risk analysis ()
Exploring the evolution of AI in cardiology ()
Bayer's finerenone reduces risk of AFib, atrial flutter in all CKM syndrome patients ()
Society of Thoracic Surgeons shares new risk calculator for complex aortic procedures ()
PFA takes center stage at Heart Rhythm 2025 as medtech companies share new data ()
Medtronic receives FDA approval for smallest defibrillation lead of its kind ()
Integrating Barostim into a Comprehensive Heart Failure Program: How Duke Is Improving Outcomes & Navigating Reimbursement Challenges ()
Robotic mitral valve repair linked to benefits for elderly patients ()
Vendor payments not responsible for rising popularity of LAAO procedures ()
AI helps cardiologists terminate AFib for good with ablation ()
FDA announces new recall of Abbott heart pump accessories over significant safety risks ()
Same-day discharge after cardiac ablation: Cardiologists share recommendations ()
PFA startup founded by industry veteran to share first-in-human data at Heart Rhythm 2025 ()
Self-expanding TAVR valves deliver outcomes and durability comparable to surgery after 5 years ()
Medtronic and Abbott make progress on interoperable diabetes tech—is FDA clearance next? ()
Aspiration system for stroke thrombectomy recalled, discontinued after FDA raises concerns ()
Atrial Fibrillation Centers of Excellence: The best path forward for high-quality care and better outcomes ()
Underweight TAVR patients face higher mortality risk—obesity makes no significant impact ()
Cardiologists make history, perform world’s first ventricular ablation guided by real-time MRI ()
Proactive CAD strategies fueled by calcium scores lead to benefits for intermediate-risk patients ()
FDA sees potential in new pacemaker-guided hypertension therapy ()
Perfuze celebrates a ‘major milestone’ for new-look stroke catheter ()
SCAI pushes for better radiation protection in cath labs ()
Myval TAVR valve non-inferior to Sapien 3 after 1 year—pacemaker implants the biggest difference ()
AI-powered risk model evaluates long-term risk of coronary artery disease ()
Tracking major trends and clinical research in acute coronary syndrome care ()
Oversizing reduces PVL when implanting Medtronic’s newer self-expanding TAVR valves ()
Resilia tissue developed by Edwards Lifesciences linked to long-term benefits ()
AI-based coronary plaque evaluations highlight elevated heart risks in women ()
FDA warns that certain coronary imaging catheters are being removed from market over safety concerns ()
Family of heart patient who died awarded $45M after suing health system for negligence ()
Cardiology, radiology professionals unite to explore the challenges of diagnosing CAD in women ()
Cardiologist-founded startup announces FDA clearance, first uses of new TAVR pacing system ()
Doctor accused of sexual abuse by multiple colleagues identified as prominent cardiologist ()
Cardiovascular Business announces its Forty Under 40 Class of 2025 ()
Death after 1 year more common for real-world low-risk TAVR patients than those treated in clinical trials ()
FDA clears catheter-based 4D visualization platform for complex heart procedures ()
No longer the ‘forgotten valve’: Tricuspid valve surgery outcomes keep improving ()
FDA approves leadless CRT device for heart failure ()
Implantable IVC sensor shows early potential to guide heart failure management ()
New drug reverses antiplatelet effects of ticagrelor, helping surgeons avoid a 'bloody mess' ()
FDA clears AI-powered echocardiography software ()
Edwards Lifesciences announces key approval for new mitral valve replacement system ()
Why surgery, not TAVR, remains the best treatment for some AS patients ()
Reimbursements, non-compete clauses and more: SCAI focused on key policies in interventional cardiology ()
Cardiologist compensation drops 4%—still higher than most other healthcare specialties ()
Many older heart failure patients are alone and vulnerable—what can be done to help? ()
Mediterranean diets that include some lean red meat can still boost cardiovascular health ()
First 500 patients in Align-AR trial using TAVR for pure aortic regurgitation show strong outcomes ()
Right heart cardiac ultrasound contrast agent for shunts enters U.S. trial ()
ACC testifies in Washington to get funding for the HEARTS Act amid big cuts to healthcare ()
5-year Evolut Low Risk Data: Durable clinical outcomes, outstanding valve performance ()
'We need to come together as a nation': Why science, not politics, should guide healthcare policies ()
Man in custody after allegedly impersonating a cardiologist—at least 7 patients are dead ()
FDA clears new device for enabling access to the heart’s surface without an exposed needle ()
Late-breaking cardiovascular drug trials took center stage at ACC.25 ()
Deaths after TAVR are on the rise: Is the pandemic to blame or should cardiologists be concerned? ()
Cardiologists perform world’s first TAVR procedures with new fully retrievable valve ()
A simple way to ensure more heart patients with severe AS receive the care they need ()
Shockwave Medical testing new-look IVL technology on challenging coronary lesions ()
Starfish-shaped heart monitors use AI to deliver accurate results ()
Patients requiring a permanent pacemaker after TAVR face higher long-term risk of death ()
CMS proposes Medicare coverage for T-TEER ()
Quality of care for heart patients does not improve in first year of ACO participation ()
Cardiologist begins term as ACC president with an eye on workforce issues, health equity and more ()
Florida cardiologist arrested for allegedly kissing patient without consent ()
Boston Scientific finalizes Bolt Medical acquisition as FDA clears company’s IVL technology ()
Early pregnancy blood pressure patterns tied to hypertension risk years later ()
Heart Rhythm Society legislative advocacy group raising funds for electrophysiology ()
Key takeaways from ACC.25: Advances in cardiovascular science ()
New TAVR research explores adverse outcomes, disease progression in patients with asymptomatic severe AS ()
Dapagliflozin improves outcomes for elderly TAVR patients with heart failure ()
American Heart Association program leads to substantial improvements in stroke care ()
Bringing state-of-the-art healthcare to Florida heart patients ()