If passed, new bipartisan legislation would allow eligible residents and interns to defer interest accrual on any federal student loans during their required postgraduate training. The bill has support from more than 40 U.S. healthcare organizations, including SCAI, ACC and STS.

The Cardiac PET Alliance said it wants to advance education, research and advocacy surrounding cardiac PET imaging. 

A new study of more than 11,000 patients suggests that darkness is necessary for the heart to function at full strength. “Light pollution has emerged as a new risk factor for cardiovascular disease," one researcher explained. 

Questions about menopause, oral contraceptive use and hormone replacement therapy should all be part of the conversation when evaluating a woman's cardiovascular health.

The new device, which already gained CE mark approval, allows users to switch back and forth from one technique to the other as necessary. 

“It’s not just about scanning,” one specialist explained. “You need to have everything come together.”

A structured, nurse-coordinated, technology-enabled delivery model improved heart failure outcomes in routine care. 

The European Society of Cardiology announced that approximately 33,800 healthcare professionals from 170 countries participated in its latest annual conference.