Professional Associations

This page includes news coverage of medical associations and medical societies. Use these links to find focused news coverage from specific organizations: Cardiology Associations, Healthcare Associations, Radiology Associations.

New TAVR research explores adverse outcomes, disease progression in patients with asymptomatic severe AS
Two separate studies at ACC.25 explored data from the EARLY TAVR trial. One analysis included stroke findings that surprised researchers.
Dapagliflozin improves outcomes for elderly TAVR patients with heart failure
The positive data were presented as part of a late-breaking clinical trial at ACC.25 in Chicago. One cardiologist on stage for the presentation said these findings will impact the way he manages certain TAVR patients.
American Heart Association program leads to substantial improvements in stroke care
Cardiologist Gregg Fonarow, MD, reviewed decades of data and discussed the long-term impact of the AHA's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke program.
Bringing state-of-the-art healthcare to Florida heart patients
Naples Comprehensive Health is building up what it hopes will be a nationally recognized cardiology program. Robert Cubeddu, MD, and Dee Dee Wang, MD, spoke with Cardiovascular Business about the journey so far.
Cardiologists make case against routine interventions for asymptomatic severe AS
Aortic valve replacement is likely inevitable for patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Immediately performing TAVR or SAVR, however, may not always be the answer.

Eating the right kind of fats can reduce a person's stroke risk

The new findings are from research to be presented at AHA Scientific Sessions 2021.

Nearly one-third of interventional radiologists aren’t formally discussing adverse events

Morbidity and mortality conferences offer chances to review negative outcomes and implement practice changes to avoid similar events in the future.

Combined genetic testing for cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias yields positive results

The new findings come from research to be presented at AHA Scientific Sessions 2021.

New intravascular ultrasound study reveals ‘clear opportunity’ to help millions

“This is a moment for us to further our efforts in saving lives and saving limbs,” one Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center expert said recently.

‘Saving lives and saving limbs’: New study of real-world CMS patients highlights the benefits of IVUS

The Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology examined real-world data from more than 700,000 CMS patients. The group's findings were presented during TCT 2021.

TMVR with transfemoral access a 'promising option,’ early data suggest

Researchers reported at TCT 2021 that survival was 100% after 30 days.

Freestanding imaging centers among those avoiding CMS’ COVID-19 vaccination mandate

The agency also did not include requirements for physician offices or portable X-ray suppliers, while some lawmakers plan to fight the emergency order.

5 years later, TAVR still delivering strong results for intermediate-risk patients

Researchers presented their findings at TCT 2021, noting that TAVR and surgery had similar mortality rates after five years.

Professional Associations

New TAVR research explores adverse outcomes, disease progression in patients with asymptomatic severe AS

Dapagliflozin improves outcomes for elderly TAVR patients with heart failure

American Heart Association program leads to substantial improvements in stroke care

Bringing state-of-the-art healthcare to Florida heart patients

Cardiologists make case against routine interventions for asymptomatic severe AS