Parmley is most noted for his research on the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, hemodynamics and new therapies for heart failure. 

A recent OIG report suggested vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists and interventional radiologists may be performing medically unnecessary procedures in office-based labs. Now, some of the leading medical societies from those fields have provided additional context. 

Cathie Biga, MSN, a former ACC president, says salary is just one thing a cardiologist should ask about before signing any contract.

All-cause mortality after six months was significantly lower for patients discharged on SAPT. That trend remained in place after 24 months.

One of the project's biggest goals is helping clinicians identify patients in need of care earlier than ever.

The ankle-brachial index, a noninvasive diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease, may provide even more value than clinicians previously realized. 

Researchers explored data from nearly 800 patients, focusing on a wide variety of outcomes.

Devi Nair, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about her own experience using concomitant LAA occlusion as an add-on to catheter ablation procedures.