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New TAVR research explores adverse outcomes, disease progression in patients with asymptomatic severe AS
Two separate studies at ACC.25 explored data from the EARLY TAVR trial. One analysis included stroke findings that surprised researchers.
Dapagliflozin improves outcomes for elderly TAVR patients with heart failure
The positive data were presented as part of a late-breaking clinical trial at ACC.25 in Chicago. One cardiologist on stage for the presentation said these findings will impact the way he manages certain TAVR patients.
American Heart Association program leads to substantial improvements in stroke care
Cardiologist Gregg Fonarow, MD, reviewed decades of data and discussed the long-term impact of the AHA's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke program.
Bringing state-of-the-art healthcare to Florida heart patients
Naples Comprehensive Health is building up what it hopes will be a nationally recognized cardiology program. Robert Cubeddu, MD, and Dee Dee Wang, MD, spoke with Cardiovascular Business about the journey so far.
Society of Interventional Radiology seeks to bolster research funding for the specialty
During their annual meeting being held this week in Nashville, the society announced the launch of the SIR Foundation Endowment.

New research published in Diabetes provides some potential answers to a big question.

The study's authors wrote that additional research is warranted to assess whether testing for mental stress–induced ischemia provides value.

Patients who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it seems, are much less likely to notice symptoms related to an irregular heartbeat.

Physicians, industry leaders—and, yes, patients themselves—provided an updated look at the state of vascular care in 2021.

The new findings come from research to be presented at AHA Scientific Sessions 2021.

Should patients be undergoing SAVR earlier? Is poor follow-up care partially to blame?

Going to bed after midnight, researchers found, may adversely impact heart health.

He was known for both his monumental contributions to the world of interventional cardiology and his active life in the community.