Stavros V. Konstantinides, MD, PhD, presenting data at ACC.26

Catheter-based treatment linked to major benefits for intermediate-risk PE

New 30-day data presented at ACC.26 helped answer questions cardiologists have had been asking for years. “Thank you for bringing PE into the future," one vascular specialist said from the stage.  

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Cold weather responsible for many more stroke and heart attack deaths than heat

While heat consistently gets more attention in terms of public health messaging, new data show just how dangerous the cold can be.

Vascudyne's off-the-shelf conduit for CABG surgeries

New off-the-shelf conduit for CABG shows promise in first-in-human study

A new acellular tissue-engineered vessel developed by Vascudyne could provide surgeons with a safe, effective alternative to saphenous vein grafts.

heart doctors and surgeons working together. top cardiology hospitals in the United States.

Cardiologists lead push for new cath lab radiation safety standards

Several U.S. medical societies have collaborated on a new report advocating for better safety standards in cardiac catheterization labs. As one cardiologist described it, clinicians have shifted from "accepting risk" to "expecting better."

Trends in telemedicine utilization from 2019-2024 for all Americans, Americans without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and Americans With ASCVD.

How telehealth utilization among heart patients has evolved since the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic created a major shift in how telehealth services were being utilized. Those services were used much more often for some patient populations than others.

Workflow efficiencies and automation enhance newer cardiovascular IT systems

9 ways cardiovascular IT systems can improve your day-to-day workflow

Bringing in a new and improved cardiovascular IT system can save physicians a ton of time and lead to considerable cost savings.

heart patient stretching at home

Morning exercise may have added benefits for the heart

With exercise, does timing really matter? According to one new study, working out early in the day was linked to a lower risk of heart disease and healthier blood pressure levels than working out at any other point in the day.

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EP advocacy group details 6 key policy issues

The Heart Rhythm Society's advocacy arm is monitoring such issues as prior authorization, outpatient payment policies and cancelled research funding.