Two separate studies examined the controversial topic of prescribing statins to high-risk elderly patients who do not already have high cholesterol or cardiovascular disease.

The policies cover a wide range of interventional therapies, including Shockwave Medical's IVL technology and intravascular ultrasound. 

Researchers focused on 22 pairs of identical twins for 8 weeks, asking one twin to follow a healthy vegan diet and the other to follow a healthy omnivorous diet.

Interruptions while reading breast images contribute to emotions associated with physician burnout, according to a new study. 

The company behind the new technology was recently acquired for approximately $253 million. 

New AFib recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association covered significant ground—but there is still much more to learn, experts explained. 

Roche, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, will gain both oral and injectable assets as a result of this acquisition.

The device is intended to be a bridge for heart failure patients waiting to receive a full heart transplant.