STICH: CABG Survival Benefit Doesn't Hinge on Myocardial Viability Is viability testing now unnecessary for CAD patients with low LVEF? Aug 21, 2019
There Is Such Thing as a Too-High LVEF Study suggests sweet spot and proposes fourth left ejection phenotype Aug 07, 2019
ATTR Cardiomyopathy: 'Red Flags' for Screening Consensus group highlights eight things to look for Jul 11, 2019
Entresto Out-of-Pocket Costs Out of Control? Study highlights one reason for "sluggish" uptake Jul 10, 2019
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 'Red Flag' for Subsequent ATTR, Heart Failure Goal is to catch cardiac amyloidosis early, clinicians say Jul 01, 2019
Another Tricuspid Repair System Shows Promise Device is designed for individual leaflet capture Jun 17, 2019
Low-Risk TAVR: Listen to the Echo Parameters Smaller annuli may benefit more from transcatheter valves Jun 17, 2019
Makeover for TAVR Valves: Lower Profiles, Better Sealing Design features suggest several possibilities for improvement over current devices Jun 14, 2019
TAVR in Low-Risk Patients: Meta-Analyses Have Their Say Improved outcomes overall, but not without downsides Jun 14, 2019
Pricey Brain Protection Devices of Questionable Value in TAVR Can TAVR programs survive using filters, deflectors in every case? Jun 13, 2019
TAVR Operators Urged to Tread Carefully on BASILICA TVT Registry to start collecting data on technique's use Jun 12, 2019
No Added CV Risk for Oral Semaglutide in T2D Safety study buffs resume for oral GLP-1 receptor agonist Jun 11, 2019
Slicer Seen Boosting Leaflet Mobility in Aortic Stenosis Study shows feasibility of novel treatment for calcified aortic stenosis May 24, 2019
TAVR Access Closure Devices Not Equal, Study Shows Separate study suggests bleed monitoring device could help May 23, 2019
New Device Lets TAVR Treat Aortic Regurgitation Early data favor newer-generation device May 23, 2019
MitraClip-Like Procedure Promising for Tricuspid Regurgitation Milder regurgitation, quality-of-life improvements seen at 30 days May 22, 2019
His Pacing Not Better Than BiV in First Head-to-Head Trial But small pilot may not be enough to 'dis the His' May 14, 2019
Tissue-Selective Afib Ablation; ED Drug for HF? Pacemaker Warning Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine May 13, 2019
Jardiance May Help Heart by Shifting Its Fuel Animal study supports mechanism for glucose-independent effects Apr 15, 2019
LVAD-Related GI Bleeding: Another Reason to Take Heart Failure Drugs Dose-response relationship seen Apr 08, 2019
Aortic Stenosis: Watchful Waiting Works Only for So Long Study supports timely aortic valve replacement in asymptomatic patients Mar 22, 2019
Bicuspid Anatomy Not Necessarily a Disadvantage for TAVR Do these registry findings warrant a randomized trial? Mar 18, 2019
HeartMate 3: 'A Much More Forgiving Pump' Final data from MOMENTUM 3 still shine for safety Mar 18, 2019
Glowing Reviews for Low-Risk TAVR Trials at ACC But is TAVR really the right procedure for every AS patient going forward? Mar 17, 2019
MitraClip Better for Secondary MR Quality of Life COAPT analysis affirms advantage over meds alone Mar 17, 2019
Low-Risk TAVR at Least as Good as Surgery in Pivotal Trials Evolut, PARTNER 3 trials called "game changers" Mar 16, 2019 video
Low-Risk TAVR in Spotlight at ACC Prevention guidelines, Apple Watch also on parade in New Orleans Mar 14, 2019
Leaflet Laceration Promising to Prevent Valve Complications New techniques tackle obstruction risk in TMVR, TAVR Mar 04, 2019
Autologous Blood Use Better for Cardiac Surgeries? Intra-operative strategy associated with fewer post-op transfusions, shorter stays Jan 28, 2019
Will Biomarkers Eventually Replace Physicians? Milton Packer imagines the end of nonprocedural medicine as we know it Jan 16, 2019
The Best Cardiovascular Drug Many Physicians Won’t Prescribe Milton Packer describes the rise and fall of one of our most effective medicines Dec 19, 2018
Severe COPD, Heart Failure a Bad Combo Symptoms of undertreated HF are too often confused with COPD Dec 14, 2018
Top-Ranked Hospitals Have Better Survival Rates U.S. News and World Report rankings not associated with fewer readmissions Nov 28, 2018
AHA: Rivaroxaban May Cut Thromboembolic Risk in HF Patients Post hoc analysis of COMMANDER HF trial suggestive of benefit Nov 11, 2018 video
AHA: In-hospital Entresto Safe, Beneficial in HFrEF PIONEER-HF shows improved biomarkers and possibly outcomes too Nov 11, 2018 video
AHA: Lipid Guidelines to Headline Meeting Exercise, fish oil, Entresto in acute HF, and an anti-inflammatory also in the spotlight Nov 08, 2018
What 'New Amsterdam' Gets Wrong John Higgins, MD, highlights lapses in NBC pilot episode -- but gives a thumbs-up too Sep 27, 2018 video
TCT: Lab Study Questions Washing Protocols for Bioprosthetic Heart Valves Suggests increased leaflet thrombosis risk when storage solutions are rinsed away pre-implant Sep 26, 2018
TCT: TAVR's Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch Problem Gets Airing It's not just a surgical issue, according to TVT Registry data Sep 24, 2018 video
