<ѻý>Is Dean Ornish’s Lifestyle Program 'Scientifically Proven' to Reverse Heart Disease?ѻý> The Skeptical Cardiologist dissects the claims Jul 01, 2019
<ѻý>Tissue-Selective Afib Ablation; ED Drug for HF? Pacemaker Warningѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine May 13, 2019
<ѻý>Niacin: Time to Revisit That FDA Indicationѻý> Review calls for an advisory committee meeting, new trial Apr 16, 2019
<ѻý>Is Stress Testing Warranted for All High Coronary Calcium Scores?ѻý> A skeptical look at the evidence Mar 27, 2019
<ѻý>Bempedoic Acid: Modest LDL Lowering Affirmedѻý> CLEAR Wisdom completes the phase III picture; next step, FDA review Mar 20, 2019
<ѻý>Low-Risk TAVR in Spotlight at ACCѻý> Prevention guidelines, Apple Watch also on parade in New Orleans Mar 14, 2019
<ѻý>Biodegradable-Polymer DES Still Not Better Than Durable DESѻý> Data offer a look at what happens after Orsiro sheds its polymer Mar 03, 2019
<ѻý>Heavy Workouts Linked to Hard Arteriesѻý> But subclinical calcified plaque didn't translate into mortality risk in study Jan 30, 2019
<ѻý>Autologous Blood Use Better for Cardiac Surgeries?ѻý> Intra-operative strategy associated with fewer post-op transfusions, shorter stays Jan 28, 2019
<ѻý>Revascularization for Silent Ischemia Linked to Better Outcomesѻý> Registry suggests much lower MI risk for asymptomatic stable disease Jan 17, 2019
<ѻý>FDA OKs Heart Disease Prevention Claim for High Oleic Acid Oilsѻý> Olive oil and certain other vegetable, seed oils get qualified health claim Nov 19, 2018
<ѻý>AHA: Neighborhood Violence Takes Toll on Heartѻý> Studies connect steady diet of violence to early heart disease Nov 14, 2018
<ѻý>AHA: Novel Agent Promising for Lowering Lp(a) Levelsѻý> Treatment with AKCEA-APO(a)-LRx better than placebo at multiple doses Nov 11, 2018
<ѻý>AHA: Zetia May Cut CV Events in Japanese Seniorsѻý> Results from EWTOPIA75 trial not enough to change practice, experts says Nov 11, 2018
<ѻý>AHA: Targeting Inflammation With Methotrexate Flops for CV Preventionѻý> CIRT trial disappoints after CANTOS' win for the inflammatory hypothesis Nov 10, 2018 video
<ѻý>AHA: Lipid Guidelines to Headline Meetingѻý> Exercise, fish oil, Entresto in acute HF, and an anti-inflammatory also in the spotlight Nov 08, 2018
<ѻý>FDA Rejects Canakinumab in CVD Preventionѻý> CANTOS data not enough to expand indication Oct 19, 2018
<ѻý>TCT: Yet More Bad News on Absorb BVSѻý> No advantage in angina and still more risk in further trials Sep 25, 2018
<ѻý>TCT: IVUS Tops Angiography Guidance for Stent Implantationѻý> Intravascular ultrasound-guidance cut TVF in all-comers trial Sep 25, 2018
<ѻý>TCT: Near-Infrared Spectroscopy IDs Plaques Likely to Cause Problemsѻý> Non-culprit lesions with large lipid core associated with events Sep 24, 2018
<ѻý>TCT: Stopping Antiplatelets 1 Year Post-Stent Risky for Afib Patients?ѻý> Underpowered trial suggested oral anticoagulation alone isn't enough Sep 24, 2018
<ѻý>ESC: Omega-3 Supplements No Better Than Olive Oil for CV Riskѻý> 1-g dose disappoints in ASCEND trial Aug 26, 2018 video
<ѻý>ESC: CTA for Stable Chest Pain Prevents More MIs Long Termѻý> Better than stress ECG as first-line test, SCOT-HEART investigators say Aug 25, 2018 video
<ѻý>Cath Lab Recap: Intracardiac Echo; Safe Late Lumen Loss Limitѻý> Interventional cardiology news to note Aug 23, 2018
<ѻý>Primary Prevention Headlines at ESCѻý> Will aspirin, fish oil pan out in big trials? Aug 23, 2018
<ѻý>Sleep Apnea Linked to Dangerous Lipid Levelsѻý> Independent predictor of higher LDL, total cholesterol Aug 22, 2018
<ѻý>TAVR Growing Even in Younger Age Groupsѻý> National trends seen across ages through 2015 likely have continued Jul 26, 2018
<ѻý>Paying Cash at Walmart Often Cheaper than Medicare Copayѻý> Heart drug analysis finds this especially with Medicare Advantage plans Jul 23, 2018
<ѻý>E-Cigarette Flavorings May Harm Blood Vesselsѻý> Cell studies show short-term endothelial disruption with exposure Jun 14, 2018
<ѻý>A Better LDL Calculation Methodѻý> Friedewald lowballed lipids; Martin/Hopkins was on par with lab reference Jun 13, 2018
<ѻý>Aspirin Appears Protective in COPD Patientsѻý> Too early for recommendations, but rate of 'moderate acute' exacerbation was reduced May 24, 2018
<ѻý>Europeans Stand Behind FFR-, iFR-Guided PCI for Stable CADѻý> EAPCI backs it as studies signals benefit in soft and hard outcomes May 22, 2018
<ѻý>ORBITA: Physiology Predicts PCI Impact on Ischemia in Stable Anginaѻý> But still no symptom advantage over sham in further-adjusted analysis May 22, 2018
<ѻý>Ticagrelor Linked to Sleep Apnea, Dyspneaѻý> Breathing problems particularly common with this particular antiplatelet May 14, 2018
<ѻý>Vibrating ICD/CRT-D; Pradaxa Reversal Agent; Prevention Bonanzaѻý> Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine Apr 23, 2018
<ѻý>Drug Doesn't Work? Get Your Money Back!ѻý> Think outcomes-based pricing is a great deal? Dr. Perry Wilson says think again Apr 02, 2018 video
<ѻý>Praluent Price to Drop for Insurers That Ease Rx Restrictionsѻý> Sanofi/Regeneron announced plan to bring PCSK9 drug within cost-effective range Mar 10, 2018
<ѻý>Praluent Delivers CV Event Prevention in ODYSSEYѻý> Second PCSK9 outcomes trial comes out like FOURIER -- but with mortality reduction Mar 10, 2018 video
<ѻý>Cath Lab Recap: Pacemap Algorithm; Carotid Stent Over Perfusion; 3-D Valvesѻý> Interventional cardiology news to note Mar 08, 2018