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).

Sex-specific outcomes after TAVR and SAVR: Key takeaways from a new meta-analysis
TAVR was associated with early benefits for women. After five years, however, outcomes were comparable across the board.
Hundreds of cardiologists incorrectly added to new mandatory payment model
When CMS shared a list of cardiologists being targeted with a brand new payment model, the American College of Cardiology identified a long list of apparent mistakes.
Private equity unlikely to dominate cardiology despite hype
Medaxiom CEO Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, discusses investor's interest in buying cardiology practices, noting that PE ownership remains relatively low.
Cardiology groups strongly oppose expansion of Medicare AI prior authorization model
ASE, ASNC and SCAI have come out against a WiSER model using AI for traditional Medicare prior authorizations.
Advances in leadless conduction and Bachmann’s bundle pacing next frontier in physiologic pacing
Leadless pacing in the Bachmann's bundle may be the next phase in the evolution of cardiac pacing technology.

Toby Rogers, MD, Medstar, discusses a new dedicated device for BASILICA used in TAVR.

New device could make it easier than ever for cardiologists to perform BASILICA before TAVR

Toby Rogers, MD, PhD, noted that BASILICA is a fairly complex procedure. Using this advanced technology, however, could make it easier to perform and improve patient access.

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Stroke risk after TAVR still much higher for female patients

Women are associated with a significantly higher rate of in-hospital disabling strokes than men, according to a new study of nearly 380,000 TAVR patients. What can cardiologists do to help limit these complications?

New data highlight how Heartflow's AI software drives major shifts in heart care

One of the study's most significant findings was that patients managed using the advanced AI software saw LDL cholesterol drops of 18.7 mg/dL, with a 15% reduction in their risk of a cardiac event. Even patients with no calcified plaque saw significant changes in care management.

First patient treated with BASILICA before valve-in-valve TAVR in a mechanically-expanded valve

A heart team chose to perform BASILICA before valve-in-valve TAVR in a failed Lotus device to help minimize the risk of complications. These scenarios will likely grow more and more common as patients outlive their TAVR valves.

What is chronic venous insufficiency? Cardiologist shares perspective on President Trump’s diagnosis

President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. He underwent a complete evaluation due to swelling in his legs, the White House announced, and is in “excellent health” otherwise.

Former American College of Cardiology (ACC) president Kim Allan Williams, Sr., MD, MACC, MASNC, FAHA, FESC, chair, department of medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, and an ACC delegate to the American Medical Association House of Delegates, discusses how cardiology should be focusing more on earlier prevention efforts in cardiology.

The power of prevention: Cardiologist says proactive patient care can make a big difference later in life

Former ACC president Kim Allan Williams Sr., MD, thinks cardiologists should be much more proactive. Encouraging healthy eating habits now, for example, can keep patients out of the hospital later in life and reduce healthcare spending.

American Society of Echocardiography President David Wiener, MD, FASE, outlined is initiatives for the next year, calling for wider collaboration, sustaining the workforce and better engagement with members.

New ASE president outlines key initiatives in cardiac ultrasound

American Society of Echocardiography President David H. Wiener, MD, said one of his biggest goals is to help the group thrive in the face of ongoing workforce challenges. He also hopes to get new members involved.

Suman Tandon, MD, FASNC, a cardiac imager at St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center, in Rosyln, New York, and an American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) representative to the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates (HOD), explains ASNC’s call on Congress for to reduce prior authorization, appropriate use mandates and to make Medicare payment reforms.

ASNC lobbies Congress to curb prior authorization, oppose AUC mandates and embrace payment reform

Suman Tandon, MD, an American Society of Nuclear Cardiology board member, explains the group's call on Congress to update a number of healthcare policies.

Cardiology Associations

Sex-specific outcomes after TAVR and SAVR: Key takeaways from a new meta-analysis

Hundreds of cardiologists incorrectly added to new mandatory payment model

Private equity unlikely to dominate cardiology despite hype

Cardiology groups strongly oppose expansion of Medicare AI prior authorization model

Advances in leadless conduction and Bachmann’s bundle pacing next frontier in physiologic pacing