August 2025

No sedation required: Local anesthesia enough for most TAVR patients ()
Abbott receives expanded approval for Navitor TAVR system ()
Recor Medical gains historic approval for its ultrasound RDN system ()
GE HealthCare launches ‘ultra-premium’ Vivid Pioneer cardiovascular ultrasound system ()
Old age, RBBB help predict when TTVR patients may require a permanent pacemaker ()
Johnson & Johnson MedTech hit with permanent injunction as fallout over antitrust lawsuit continues ()
Medtronic receives updated FDA approval for redo TAVR ()
CRF unveils late-breaking clinical trials for TCT 2025 in San Francisco ()
Health systems use AI to target patients who may have elevated Lp(a) levels ()
FDA details new risk with Johnson & Johnson heart pump controllers after patient’s death ()
Oral GLP-1 drug linked to weight loss in patients with and without diabetes—is FDA approval next? ()
New York cardiologist headed to prison—DOJ says he paid for referrals, performed unneeded procedures ()
How nuclear cardiology has transformed care for cardiac amyloidosis ()
Abbott’s dissolving stent picks up a key approval ()
Cardiology group thanks Taylor Swift for spreading word about nuclear stress testing ()
Exploring the lasting legacy of the STS/ACC TVT Registry ()
FDA announces new recall of self-expanding stents due to risk of ‘serious harm’ ()
PFA linked to increased risk of phrenic nerve damage ()
Nuclear imaging company Positron moves to New York for ‘exciting new chapter’ ()
Cardiology practices must be more sustainable to survive ()
Boston Scientific launches study comparing drug-coated balloons to standard care ()
Former US surgeon general joins Eko as medical advisor ()
FDA clears CCTA AI coronary plaque assessment from Artrya ()
Shine working toward U.S. production of Mo-99 for SPECT nuclear imaging ()
Cardiovascular device approvals continue to lead the FDA's Breakthrough Device Program ()
FTC challenge to Edwards JenaValve acquisition could delay FDA approval ()
FDA clears new trial of first-in-class treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension ()
How to prepare for cath lab complications ()
SCAI details best practices for PDA closure in premature infants ()
TAVR in patients with bicuspid aortic valve stenosis: Does device type matter? ()
Insulin pump error linked to 700 adverse events ()
Hemodynamic deterioration 1 year after TAVR found in 6% of patients ()
New hypertension guidelines embrace early treatment, updated risk assessments and renal denervation ()
FDA shares new safety concern with Medtronic catheters—warns of possible shortage in months ahead ()
Gene discovery highlights connection between the kidneys and cardiovascular disease ()
FDA announces Class I recalls for heart pump accessories due to safety risk ()
Advanced risk score predicts long-term survival after mitral valve surgery ()
Lipoprotein(a) tests could transform patient care—is it time for universal screening? ()
Medtech company raises $32M for foam-based LAAO device ()
Coronary sinus reducer linked to improvements in patients with refractory angina—but questions remain ()
Can IVL help cardiologists treat mitral valve disease? ()
Palliative care plays an essential role in heart failure care ()
Heartflow raises $364M with IPO, rings Nasdaq opening bell ()
Pericarditis: New guidance takes on the diagnosis and management of a challenging heart condition ()
AI now embedded in nearly every cardiovascular IT system ()
High cost of cardiac amyloidosis drugs may limit access for low-income patients ()
Researchers use wearable fitness trackers to monitor sleep, CVD risk ()
How interventional cardiologists can boost cardiac surgery volumes ()
AHA expands efforts to spread the word about CKM syndrome ()
Another win for Lilly: Oral GLP-1 drug linked to significant weight loss, other cardiovascular benefits ()
Air purifiers may reduce cardiovascular risks from pollution and wildfires ()
Texas cardiologist to pay $1.2M for allegedly prescribing opioids to himself ()
Too much screen time is bad for the heart ()
Cardiovascular IT systems keep evolving with AI, Epic integration on the rise ()
New liquid embolic agent for hypervascular tumors gains FDA’s premarket approval ()
FTC challenges ‘anticompetitive’ TAVR acquisition ()
FDA announces new recall of reprocessed EP catheters due to risk of contamination ()
FDA says Watchman access systems may increase risk of air embolism—17 deaths reported ()
FDA details defibrillation lead issue linked to 386 injuries, 16 deaths ()
CCTA outperforms TEE after LAAO, new meta-analysis confirms ()
Algorithm brings early heart failure screening to primary care office visits ()
AI company raises $55M with help from leading health systems ()
New LAAO guidelines: 6 key takeaways for interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists ()
How economic forces are reshaping the future of cardiac care ()
Boston Scientific’s coronary DCB gains new Medicare reimbursement ()
Heart surgeon performs first robotic aortic valve replacement of its kind ()
Pascal system from Edwards Lifesciences linked to key benefits after M-TEER, T-TEER ()
Exploring the value of same-day permanent pacemaker implantation after TAVR ()
Early rhythm control boosts AFib outcomes for patients with obesity, diabetes ()
Salary update: Cardiologist compensation stays steady—thoracic surgeon pay takes a hit ()