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.

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LVOT modification during robotic mitral valve repair limits complications

While LVOT modification does make these procedures longer, it can help high-risk patients avoid systolic anterior motion.

Video interview with Gregg Fonarow, MD, explaining the success of the AHA Get With The Guidelines-Stroke program, during AHA 2024.

Stroke care continues to evolve thanks to AI, cardiologists and more

Gregg Fonarow, MD, discussed the American Heart Association's stroke guidelines, the growing influence of AI and much more.

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2 out of 5 heart failure patients are not seeing a cardiologist

Even seeing a cardiologist once per year can help these patients elevate their long-term survival. Many stay home, however, missing out on potentially life-saving guidance and/or treatment.

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Heart patients, stroke survivors may live longer if they stay active after hospital discharge

Some patients struggle to bounce back after being hospitalized, but too much sedentary behavior could cause their health to get even worse. The research teams behind two separate studies are highlighting the importance of staying active.

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Robotic PCI confirmed to be both safe and effective in new comprehensive analysis

Researchers reviewed years of data from two different Corindus systems, highlighting the consistently high clinical and technical success rates.

Gerald Blackwell, president and CEO of MedAxiom, discusses the business of cardiology at ACC 2025.

Cardiology employment models undergoing a dramatic shift

Gerald G. Blackwell, MD, MBA, MedAxiom's president and CEO, examined how different cardiology employment models look today compared to even a decade ago.

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Original Banksy artwork headed to auction—proceeds will help fund heart research

The piece in question, which features a red heart-shaped balloon, has an unusual origin story, even by Banksy’s standards. 

AdvaMed CEO warns Senate that tariffs threaten medtech innovation

Scott Whitaker, the CEO of the industry lobby AdvaMed, told the Senate Finance Committee that he fears tariffs will only raise the cost of care and put patients at risk if companies are unable to overcome supply chain disruptions.