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). 

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Interventional cardiologist James B. Hermiller, MD, is officially the new president of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI).

SCAI president begins term on optimistic note: ‘Our field’s future is brighter than ever’

Interventional cardiologist James B. Hermiller, MD, officially assumed the position at the end of SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions.

The DurAVR TAVR system from Anteris Technologies

New-look TAVR valve shows early promise in patients with severe AS

One-year data presented at SCAI's annual meeting suggest interventional cardiologists could soon have a new way to treat severe aortic stenosis.

A transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure being performed at Intermountain Healthcare. Image from Intermountain Healthcare

TAVR linked to lower stroke risk than SAVR in patients with AS and cardiogenic shock

TAVR is also associated with a lower risk of acute kidney injury in this patient population. In-hospital mortality rates, however, are similar between the two treatment options. 

ACC President Cathie Biga explains how cardiologist employment models undergoing a profound transformation during an interview with Cardiovascular Digital Editor Dave Fornell at ACC 2024.

What happened to cardiology's private practices?

Hospital employment models, reimbursement policies and private equity have all led to a massive reduction in the number of cardiologists working for a private practice, ACC President Cathie Biga, MSN, told Cardiovascular Business.

PCI interventional cardiology

Radial vs. femoral access during PCI: Real-world data show proof of a ‘sea change’ in cardiology

The use of radial access during PCI procedures is increasing throughout the United States, and new data presented at the SCAI's annual meeting suggest that could be beneficial for patients. 

First-in-Man Experience of Robotic-Assisted Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair With Pure Echo Guidance

Cardiologists and surgeons perform world’s first robot-assisted TEER

A 62-year-old women presented with severe MR and recurrent heart failure episodes. Initial data suggest the procedure was a success.

Sunil Rao, MD, NYU, explains the DANGER-SHOCK trial at ACC 2024 and how it may help improve cardiogenic shock survival.

Cardiologist Sunil Rao highlights importance of DanGer Shock compared to other cardiogenic shock trials

Sunil Rao, MD, director of interventional cardiology at NYU Langone, says DanGer Shock is a "very, very important study" when it comes to the treatment of cardiogenic shock. 

cardiologists going through the certification process

SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions to focus on TAVR, PAD and other key trends in interventional cardiology

Interventional cardiologists from all over the world will gather for three days of educational sessions, late-breaking presentations, live cases and more. The festivities begin Thursday, May 2, in Long Beach, California. 

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