Even Modest Lp(a) Elevations Bode Poorly for Cardiovascular Health Researchers estimate thresholds for risky Lp(a) in primary, secondary prevention cohorts Feb 26, 2024
Intravascular Imaging-Guided PCI Reaches a Turning Point With Survival, MI Benefits Updated meta-analysis provides strong impetus for IVUS, OCT adoption Feb 21, 2024
TAVR Pioneer Dies; Allograft Rejection Criteria Need Work; Overeating Protein & CVD Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Feb 20, 2024
I Never Expected to Run a Code While Running the NYC Marathon It turns out we were all in the right place at the right time Feb 13, 2024
Salt Subs in Normal BP; Stroke Thrombectomy Without $$; Walmart's CVD Blood Test Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Feb 13, 2024
Triptans Warrant Their Current Contraindication, Analysis Suggests Acute migraine drugs raised ischemic event odds for people with underlying risk factors Feb 06, 2024
Bariatric Surgery & BP Control; PFA Vasospasm Aftermath; Texas Cardiologist Arrested Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Feb 06, 2024
CABG Surgeons Link Multi-Arterial Grafts to Patient Longevity Short of a definitive trial, MAG proponents make do with national registry data Jan 31, 2024
Cardiology Ups Diversity; Universal CVD Risk Predictor; 93-Year-Old Cardiologist Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jan 30, 2024
FFR-Guided PCI Saves $$ Clamping Down on Unnecessary Stents in MI Patients Cost-effectiveness shown over angiographic guidance for complete revascularization Jan 26, 2024
Can the Eye Reveal Cardiac and Lung Disease -- Plus Much More? Researchers link thinner retinal layers to higher risk of multiple diseases Jan 26, 2024
AI Tool Predicts PCI Outcomes; Shellfish Blood Clotter; Persuasive CAC Scan Images Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jan 23, 2024
Medical Cannabis-Arrhythmia Link; Watch Out for Lipoprotein(a); New SAVR Alternative Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jan 16, 2024
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Plus Nitrates Still a Losing Combination, Study Shows Cardioprotective effect of PDE5 inhibitors did not pan out with anti-anginals in the picture Jan 16, 2024
BP Tracking Undergarment; COPD Exacerbations & HF Events; Hemolysis After PFA Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jan 09, 2024
HCM Drug Hopeful; Pre-Cardiac Cath Fasting in Doubt; Way to Visualize LAAO Issues? Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jan 02, 2024
Nuclear Tracer Shortage; Weighing Post-Ablation OAC; Fix for Biased AI Tools? Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Dec 26, 2023
HeartMate 3 Safety Concerns; First Cath Lab Standards for Kids; Single-Shot PFA Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Dec 19, 2023
Statins and CKD; Farxiga's Limited Symptom Improvement; Stop Wasted TNKase Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Dec 12, 2023
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissections: Treatment Recommendations Still Unheeded Assessing global care quality for a condition disproportionately affecting young women Dec 08, 2023
Win for Vegan Diet; Injectable Balloon Catheters OK'd; OAC Options After Failed DOAC Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Dec 05, 2023
Tomato-Blood Pressure Link; Afib and Neuroticism; Nerve Stimulation for POTS Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 27, 2023
Early Interventions for Autism; Imaging After Stenting Also in TTHealthWatch: Clamping the umbilical cord in premature infants Nov 25, 2023 podcast
OCEANIC-AF Trial Sunk; Second Renal Denervation Device Approved; Strep-Stroke Link? Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 21, 2023
Alleged Stroke Trial Misconduct; Ultrasound Tx for Severe AS; Farxiga's eGFR Drops Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 15, 2023
Angioplasty Redeemed for Stable Angina in Sham-Controlled ORBITA-2 Reduced angina frequency with anti-anginal meds out of the picture Nov 11, 2023
Transfusion Thresholds Square Off in Acute Myocardial Infarction For patients with anemia, trial suggests the commonly used restrictive strategy might not be best Nov 11, 2023
And for Wegovy's Next Trick, Full-Blown Cardiovascular Benefit Outside Diabetes Established weight loss and diabetes drug may extend reach to millions more Nov 11, 2023
Another Xenotransplant Death; Many Unaware of HF Diagnosis; Full-Body TAVR Protector Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 07, 2023
Rampant Stent Overuse; Hot Tub Heart Risks Revisited; Cardiologist Runs for Office Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Oct 31, 2023
Chinese Compound for MI?; Knee Pain Management Also in TTHealthWatch: a new colorectal cancer screening test Oct 28, 2023 podcast
Retinal Artery Occlusion Tied to Higher Risks of Death, Vascular Events Risk appeared at 2 weeks and remained at 1 year and beyond Oct 26, 2023
Targeting Collaterals During Primary PCI Disappoints in Trial Pressure-controlled intermittent coronary sinus occlusion appears safe in acute MI, though Oct 26, 2023
Drug-Coated Balloon Answers 'Embarrassing' Need for In-Stent Restenosis in U.S. Agent device avoids additional layer of stenting in patients with recurrent blockages Oct 25, 2023
Extravascular ICD OK'd; Win for Million Hearts; SGLT2i Struggles at EF>60% Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Oct 24, 2023
CT for Endovascular Tx; Aortic Dissection Patch; Rape Trial for Denver Cardiologist Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Oct 17, 2023
Hold Off a Bit Before Operating on Broken Hips, Study Suggests Older patients on anticoagulants benefit from modest delay Oct 16, 2023
Adherence Matters for CVD Secondary Prevention in CPAP Users Questionable benefit may hinge on number of hours used Oct 05, 2023
Aspirin Outcomes No Different With Safety Coating Bleeding not significantly reduced with enteric-coated aspirin in ADAPTABLE trial Oct 04, 2023
Fast-Acting Spray for PSVT; Undiscounted Entresto's Value; CTCA-Aided Angiography Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Oct 03, 2023
