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.

Radiation in the cath lab: Tracking state-level regulations for cardiologists
Researchers hope these policies can be standardized in the future to help avoid confusion and improve clinician safety.
Vaccines—for the flu, COVID-19 and other infections—are a ‘foundational pillar’ of heart protection
Staying vaccinated as recommended by doctors can help patients limit their risk of adverse cardiovascular events, according to a new consensus statement published in European Heart Journal.
New guidelines help interventional cardiologists manage chronic venous disease
"These recommendations will help ensure that patient care remains both consistent and personalized," SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, explained.
Women less likely to receive DCD heart transplants
Donation after circulatory death heart transplants are gaining popularity in the United States, but men are much more likely to be selected for one.
At a crossroads: Surgical heart valve innovation slows as transcatheter treatments keep evolving
Has the success of TAVR and other interventional techniques had a negative impact on surgical valve innovation? Two surgeons shared their concerns in a new commentary.

The Medtronic Symplicity Spyral Renal Denervation system uses a catheter that curls in the renal artery to place radiofrequency electrodes against the vessel wall to ablate the nerves that control vasodilation, so the artery can be propped in the fully open position.

Renal denervation linked to significant blood pressure reductions after 3 years

An updated look at patients treated with Medtronic's renal denervation system was presented at ACC.22 and simultaneously published in The Lancet.

UnitedHealth, Change Healthcare extend merger agreement, adding $650M breakup fee if DOJ suit prevails

The two companies said the agreement reflects their commitment to combining and desire to fight the Department of Justice's "meritless legal challenge to this merger."

TAVR vs. surgery, FFR-guided PCI and DCB safety: Day 3 at ACC.22

Read our in-person coverage of the final day of ACC.22.

Steven E. Nissen, MD, discusses his late-breaking clinical trial with panelist Vera Bittner, MD.

Cholesterol medications, flu shots and heart failure: Day 2 at ACC.22

Day 2 of ACC.22 was jam-packed with late-breaking clinical trials. Read our quick rundown of what researchers shared with the public for the very first time.

ACC.22 kicked off on Saturday, April 2, in Washington, D.C.

Salt restrictions, PCI breakthroughs and a social media primer for cardiologists: Day 1 at ACC.22

Explore our on-the-ground coverage of the first day of ACC.22.

Cardiology groups debut new heart failure guidelines ahead of ACC.22

The new recommendations went live just ahead of ACC.22. They can be read in full in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Circulation or Journal of Cardiac Failure.

Depression linked to a higher stroke risk among heart attack survivors

The new findings, based on data from nearly 500,000 patients, were presented during ACC.22.

Strategic Radiology makes first foray into New Mexico with addition of 42-physician practice

Radiology Associates of Albuquerque was founded 45 years ago and boasts relationships across nine hospitals.

Professional Associations

Radiation in the cath lab: Tracking state-level regulations for cardiologists

Vaccines—for the flu, COVID-19 and other infections—are a ‘foundational pillar’ of heart protection

New guidelines help interventional cardiologists manage chronic venous disease

Women less likely to receive DCD heart transplants

At a crossroads: Surgical heart valve innovation slows as transcatheter treatments keep evolving