Cardiology Associations

This page includes news coverage of cardiology societies and associations. Follow these links for specific cardiology society news pages: American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), American Society Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC), European Society of Cardiology (ESC), Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), Society for Cardiovascular Angiography Interventions (SCAI), Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT), Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), and Vascular Interventional Advances (VIVA).

A closer look at world’s first TAVR patient treated with new cerebral embolic protection device
The device covers three vessels at once and can be deployed through the patient's TAVR access site. Researchers shared their first-in-human experience in JACC: Case Reports.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons provides on-the-go risk evaluations with new mobile app
The STS Risk Calculator App, available on both iOS and Android devices, gives users improved access to real-time risk assessments.
Heart Failure Society of America names its newest leaders and board members
Kenneth Margulies, MD, will be the group's next president. These new terms all begin after the HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting in September.
ASNC and AMA push back against AI prior authorization denials
Suman Tandon, MD, a representative of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, explains her organization's concerns about artificial intelligence being used to automatically deny prior authorizations and prevent patients from accessing care.
Cardiologists, radiologists and surgeons share ‘landmark’ document on assessing prosthetic heart valves with CT
RSNA and several other industry societies have shared a new expert consensus document on the significant value of cardiac CT. Echo remains an effective first-line imaging option, the groups wrote, but CT can make a big impact as well.

Edoxaban comparable to VKAs for treating AFib after TAVR

Researchers shared their findings at ESC Congress 2021 and in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Why AFib patients should exercise regularly

Recurrent AFib episodes were much less likely when patients participated in a six-month exercise program.

More than 10% of cardiac arrest patients contacted EMS the day before

These findings indicate that breathing problems may be an underrated warning sign of cardiac arrest, researchers said recently at ESC Congress 2021.

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Quality experts urge CMS to fold imaging Appropriate Use Criteria Program into other value initiatives

After years of delays, the initiative's usefulness has "diminished significantly," imaging leaders from several noted institutions wrote in Health Affairs.

Consuming large amounts of meat may increase your risk of CVD, heart disease

Researchers tracked data from the UK Biobank study, presenting their findings at ESC Congress 2021.

Mediterranean diet appears to boost vascular health, sexual performance of men with ED

The study, part of ESC Congress 2021, examined each patient's eating habits, coronary flow reserve, arterial stiffness and more.

‘The fight is not over’: Cardiologists urge health systems to require employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations

Choosing not to be vaccinated, the groups emphasized, puts cardiovascular patients at risk.

American College of Cardiology announces first editor of new journal

The open-access journal will provide content targeting new and emerging trends in cardiovascular medicine.

Cardiology Associations

A closer look at world’s first TAVR patient treated with new cerebral embolic protection device

Society of Thoracic Surgeons provides on-the-go risk evaluations with new mobile app

Heart Failure Society of America names its newest leaders and board members

ASNC and AMA push back against AI prior authorization denials

Cardiologists, radiologists and surgeons share ‘landmark’ document on assessing prosthetic heart valves with CT