TCT: Spotlight on Novel Heart Tech Polymer valves, leaflet laceration, and more could help solve some persistent problems in valve procedures Sep 22, 2018
TCT: Second Chance for MitraClip in Functional Mitral Regurgitation? COAPT takes the spotlight in San Diego Sep 19, 2018
10-Minute Headstart for the Cath Lab Helps in STEMI Emergencies Quicker revascularization, possibly better survival seen in registry Sep 18, 2018
ESC: DCB Works for De Novo Stenoses in Small Coronary Vessels Established for in-stent restenosis, DCBs make their way to native coronary arteries Aug 28, 2018
ESC: ACS Outcomes the Same for High-Sensitivity vs Standard Troponin Tests No reduction in later events with more sensitive assay Aug 28, 2018
ESC: Short DAPT with Ticagrelor Doesn't Improve Outcomes Antiplatelet strategy safe, but misses superiority to standard DAPT after stenting Aug 27, 2018 video
ESC: CTA for Stable Chest Pain Prevents More MIs Long Term Better than stress ECG as first-line test, SCOT-HEART investigators say Aug 25, 2018 video
Cath Lab Recap: Intracardiac Echo; Safe Late Lumen Loss Limit Interventional cardiology news to note Aug 23, 2018
Melody Valve Safe for Native RVOT Defects Sizing still presents challenges for novel approach Aug 02, 2018
Calif. Medical Board Acts on Doc With Risky MS 'Cure' Physician featured in States of Disgrace series Jul 31, 2018
TAVR Growing Even in Younger Age Groups National trends seen across ages through 2015 likely have continued Jul 26, 2018
Antidepressant After ACS May Help Long-Term Cardiac Outcomes Extended trial follow-up shows advantages where prior RCTs have not Jul 26, 2018
Studies on Post-STEMI Tx Seen Marred by Faulty Endpoint MSI calculated from edema-based AAR problematic, researchers say Jun 13, 2018
Select STEMI Patients Gain Microvascular Boost with Novel Device Infarct sizes also smaller with PCI add-on May 25, 2018
Pilot Study Hints at IABP Benefit for Some STEMI Patients Trend toward better prognosis in those with persistent post-PCI ischemia May 25, 2018
Novel Renal Denervation Catheters Showing Modest BP Reductions The latest from sham-controlled Symplicity Spyral and Paradise trials May 23, 2018
Europeans Stand Behind FFR-, iFR-Guided PCI for Stable CAD EAPCI backs it as studies signals benefit in soft and hard outcomes May 22, 2018
ORBITA: Physiology Predicts PCI Impact on Ischemia in Stable Angina But still no symptom advantage over sham in further-adjusted analysis May 22, 2018
Ticagrelor Linked to Sleep Apnea, Dyspnea Breathing problems particularly common with this particular antiplatelet May 14, 2018
More Antibiotics Around Cardiac Device Procedures Doesn't Cut Important Infections Huge randomized trial shows no better than possible modest effect May 11, 2018
CABANA Misses Primary But May Spur Afib Ablation Anyway Per protocol, ITT analyses differed on advantage for hard clinical endpoints May 10, 2018
Thrombectomy Takes Away Need for Lytics in PE Favorable results with FlowTriever system in FLARE study Apr 30, 2018
Vibrating ICD/CRT-D; Pradaxa Reversal Agent; Prevention Bonanza Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Apr 23, 2018
Docs, Medical Boards Ignored FDA Warning Letters on CCSVI Fueled by YouTube, bogus MS 'cure' peddled by docs licensed in multiple states Mar 28, 2018
Going Generic OK for Clopidogrel Non-inferiority achieved for ACS survivors in Canadian study Mar 14, 2018
Mixed Results for Shorter DAPT in ACS Patients Shorter regimen non-inferior to standard care, but not ready for prime-time Mar 13, 2018 video
Cath Lab Recap: Pacemap Algorithm; Carotid Stent Over Perfusion; 3-D Valves Interventional cardiology news to note Mar 08, 2018
Paraplegic PCI; Sonic Renal Denervation; Temporary Polymer in T2D Exploratory studies of note at the CRT meeting Mar 08, 2018
Tweaking DES May Not Help High Bleed-Risk Patients Thinner strut, biodegradable polymer not better in trial subanalysis Mar 07, 2018
TAVR Comes Up Short in Pure Native Aortic Regurgitation Newer valves are better, but device design still an issue Mar 06, 2018
Sapien 3 Evolves Into Novel Mitral Valve Device No left ventricular outflow tract obstruction seen with novel approach Mar 05, 2018
Backlash Over Nixing of CMS Add-On Payments for DCBs Superiority of drug-coated balloon angioplasty not reflected in reimbursement, group suggests Mar 05, 2018
BVS Development Continues with Cautious Optimism Thinner struts prioritized; other experimental features tested Mar 04, 2018
Turning on the Tunes Amps Up Stress Test Times Patients ran longer to the sound of Latin beats in pilot trial Mar 01, 2018
Two New Cardiac MRI Techniques Spot Microvascular Dysfunction New frontiers for myocardial ischemia testing via T1 mapping and MPRI? Feb 26, 2018
Study: CABG Bests PCI for Younger People in the Long Run Fewer repeat revascularizations, MIs over 12 years in single-center study Jan 31, 2018
Novel Stent Retriever Is Quick to Restore Flow More than half of recipients saw substantial reperfusion on first pass Jan 26, 2018
Stent Retrievers and Aspiration On Par for Initial Thrombectomy Strategy Stroke functional outcomes don't differ in head-to-head trial Jan 25, 2018
Guidelines Extend Thrombectomy Window to 24 Hours Comprehensive update from AHA/ASA also expands lytic criteria Jan 24, 2018
