<ѻý>TAVR Pioneer Dies; Allograft Rejection Criteria Need Work; Overeating Protein & CVDѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Feb 20, 2024
<ѻý>Salt Subs in Normal BP; Stroke Thrombectomy Without $$; Walmart's CVD Blood Testѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Feb 13, 2024
<ѻý>Bariatric Surgery & BP Control; PFA Vasospasm Aftermath; Texas Cardiologist Arrestedѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Feb 06, 2024
<ѻý>FDA OKs Farapulse Pulsed Field Ablation System for Intermittent Afibѻý> Second catheter-based system approved for paroxysmal Afib Jan 31, 2024
<ѻý>Cardiology Ups Diversity; Universal CVD Risk Predictor; 93-Year-Old Cardiologistѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jan 30, 2024
<ѻý>Surgical LAA Closure Rises to the Top in STS Guideline for Afibѻý> Society strongly endorses concomitant LAA occlusion during cardiac surgery Jan 28, 2024
<ѻý>AI Tool Predicts PCI Outcomes; Shellfish Blood Clotter; Persuasive CAC Scan Imagesѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jan 23, 2024
<ѻý>Afib Detected After Stroke: Link to Recurrent Events Questionedѻý> ICM-flagged Afib not tied to repeat stroke in an already fairly anticoagulated population Jan 22, 2024
<ѻý>Medical Cannabis-Arrhythmia Link; Watch Out for Lipoprotein(a); New SAVR Alternativeѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jan 16, 2024
<ѻý>BP Tracking Undergarment; COPD Exacerbations & HF Events; Hemolysis After PFAѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jan 09, 2024
<ѻý>Open Blood-Brain Barrier for Alzheimer's Treatment?; Managing TMDѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: IV drug for early atrial fibrillation Jan 06, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>TMS for Psych Disorders Poses Little Threat to Implanted Cardiac Devicesѻý> Low risk of interaction, heating, or damage to ICD from magnetic stimulation therapy Jan 04, 2024
<ѻý>HCM Drug Hopeful; Pre-Cardiac Cath Fasting in Doubt; Way to Visualize LAAO Issues?ѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Jan 02, 2024
<ѻý>Nuclear Tracer Shortage; Weighing Post-Ablation OAC; Fix for Biased AI Tools?ѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Dec 26, 2023
<ѻý>Colchicine Not the Answer for Recurring Arrhythmias After Ablationѻý> Anti-inflammatory effects did not translate to arrhythmia prevention in small trial Dec 21, 2023
<ѻý>Therapeutic Hypothermia May Not Benefit Cardiac Arrest Patientsѻý> Mortality, functional outcomes similar to normothermia in patients with nonshockable rhythm Dec 21, 2023
<ѻý>HeartMate 3 Safety Concerns; First Cath Lab Standards for Kids; Single-Shot PFAѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Dec 19, 2023
<ѻý>First Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter Approved for Afibѻý> Device is the first of a new class of non-thermal ablation catheters to get FDA's blessing Dec 14, 2023
<ѻý>Statins and CKD; Farxiga's Limited Symptom Improvement; Stop Wasted TNKaseѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Dec 12, 2023
<ѻý>More Awareness Needed of Heart Events Tied to Breast Cancer Drugs, Experts Sayѻý> Myriad clinical manifestations of cardiotoxicity must be diagnosed, treated promptly Dec 08, 2023
<ѻý>Win for Vegan Diet; Injectable Balloon Catheters OK'd; OAC Options After Failed DOACѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Dec 05, 2023
<ѻý>Afib Guidelines Add New Stages, Upgrade Catheter Ablationѻý> Specific lifestyle measures also recommended Nov 30, 2023
<ѻý>Pulsed Field Ablation Eyed Cautiously for Coronary Spasmsѻý> More evidence of PFA-provoked spasms, albeit without clinical manifestations Nov 29, 2023
<ѻý>Tomato-Blood Pressure Link; Afib and Neuroticism; Nerve Stimulation for POTSѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 27, 2023
<ѻý>OCEANIC-AF Trial Sunk; Second Renal Denervation Device Approved; Strep-Stroke Link?ѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 21, 2023
<ѻý>Alteplase Not Harmful in NOAC Users, Even in a More Bleeding-Prone Cohortѻý> No excess brain bleeds in an Asian population receiving lytic therapy for stroke Nov 20, 2023
<ѻý>Alleged Stroke Trial Misconduct; Ultrasound Tx for Severe AS; Farxiga's eGFR Dropsѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 15, 2023
<ѻý>DOAC Cuts Stroke Risk From Subclinical Afibѻý> But whether the small absolute gain shown in ARTESiA is worth the bleeds is another question Nov 12, 2023
<ѻý>Double Defibrillator More Effective for Obese Afib Patientsѻý> Clinical trial affirms a better initial strategy Nov 12, 2023
<ѻý>Pregnant Patients With High Autoantibody Levels Need Fetal Heart Monitoringѻý> Study should help target frequent testing to those most likely to benefit Nov 10, 2023
<ѻý>Consequences of Oral Anticoagulant Choice Magnified in the Frailѻý> Better outcomes seen for older adults with apixaban in Medicare data Nov 09, 2023
<ѻý>Another Xenotransplant Death; Many Unaware of HF Diagnosis; Full-Body TAVR Protectorѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Nov 07, 2023
<ѻý>How Dangerous Is Caffeine for People With Severe Arrhythmias?ѻý> Parents blame daughter's death on highly caffeinated beverage Nov 06, 2023
<ѻý>Pulsed Field Ablation May Bridge Gender Gap in AF Ablationѻý> Effectiveness, safety similar between sexes in Europe's early Farapulse experience Nov 01, 2023
<ѻý>Rampant Stent Overuse; Hot Tub Heart Risks Revisited; Cardiologist Runs for Officeѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Oct 31, 2023
<ѻý>EP Study During TAVR Offers Better Prediction of Late Conduction Disturbancesѻý> Interventional cardiologists trained to handle His bundle recordings at one center Oct 27, 2023
<ѻý>Amulet vs Watchman Comparison Still Muddy Any Which Way LAA Leaks Are Definedѻý> The two devices continue to lead to similar clinical outcomes Oct 24, 2023
<ѻý>Extravascular ICD OK'd; Win for Million Hearts; SGLT2i Struggles at EF>60%ѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Oct 24, 2023
<ѻý>Carbohydrates and Long-Term Weight Change; Value of Cardiac Transfersѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: reducing infections in joint replacement Oct 21, 2023 podcast