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How breast cancer screening can identify CVD risk
Breast arterial calcifications are benign calcium buildups that in mammograms look like white parallel lines. Measuring these calcifications may improve cardiovascular risk in women, according to a study published Sept. 27 in JACC: Advances. -
American Heart Association to honor 8 cardiology leaders
The American Heart Association will recognize eight leaders in cardiology at the organization's annual Scientific Sessions conference, set for Nov. 16-18. -
Men less likely to seek out cardiac care: 5 study takeaways
Sociocultural pressures of masculinity may influence whether men seek out cardiac care, according to a study published Oct. 25 in JAMA Network Open. -
Top-ranked hospitals for pacemaker placement, by state
California and Florida have the most top-ranked hospitals for pacemaker or defibrillator placement in the U.S., according to the WebMD Choice Awards. -
Titanium heart makes Time's 'Best Inventions' list
The BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart is included on the "The Best Inventions of 2024" list published Oct. 30 in Time. -
CMS proposes implantable pulmonary artery pressure sensor coverage: 5 notes
CMS has proposed coverage of implantable pulmonary artery pressure sensors for the management of heart failure. -
'Wait-and-see' may produce worse outcomes for heart valve health: Study
Traditionally, patients with a failing heart valve were advised to return in six to 12 months, as physicians generally took a "wait and see" approach, but a new study suggests patients may benefit more if their valves are replaced immediately through a minimally invasive procedure. -
50 top hospitals for vascular surgery: Healthgrades
Healthgrades published its 2025 Specialty Excellence Awards recipients Oct. 22. Of those recipients, 50 hospitals were recognized for delivering superior clinical outcomes in vascular surgery. -
Judge dismisses IU Health antitrust lawsuit
A federal court has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed against Indianapolis based-Indiana University Health. The lawsuit was filed by vascular surgeon Ricardo Vasquez, MD, who alleged the health system engaged in anti-competitive behavior. -
Investing in women's heart health could save US $28B annually: 10 things to know
The U.S. economy could grow by $28 billion annually by 2040 if women's heart health was addressed equally to that of men. -
Yale New Haven Health names cardiac surgery chief
Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health and the Yale School of Medicine have appointed Marc Pelletier, MD, division chief of cardiac surgery for the department of surgery and section chief of cardiac surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital as well as physician-in-chief of cardiac surgery for the health system's Heart and Vascular Center. -
Cardiac rehab 'critical' for preventing secondary CVD: Study
Patient participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs is an essential part of reducing the risk of a second cardiovascular disease, according to a study published Oct. 26 in Cureus. -
Hospitals with the highest, lowest 30-day mortality rates for coronary bypass
Manhasset, N.Y.-based North Shore University Hospital had the lowest 30-day mortality rate for coronary artery bypass graft patients in the U.S. between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2023, according to CMS data released July 31. -
Peyton Manning, Cincinnati Children's hospitals name heart surgery leader
Cincinnati Children's and Indianapolis-based Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent have jointly appointed Roosevelt Bryant III, MD, chief of pediatric and congenital heart surgery. -
8 notes on cardiac arrest mortality in EDs
Payer status, income and age all had an increased association with mortality for patients seeking treatment for cardiac arrest at emergency departments, according to a study published Sept. 20 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. -
RWJBarnabas names heart and vascular services leader
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health has appointed Conor Barrett, MD, senior vice president and chief clinical officer of heart and vascular services. -
Updated stroke prevention guidelines: 8 things to know
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have updated the organizations' stroke prevention guidelines to include gender-focused insights and GLP-1 recommendations. The new guidelines were published Oct. 21 in Stroke. -
50 top hospitals for cardiac surgery: Healthgrades
Healthgrades published its 2025 Specialty Excellence Awards recipients Oct. 22. Of those recipients, 50 hospitals were recognized for delivering superior clinical outcomes in cardiac surgery. -
Cardiovascular care's gender gap: 8 notes
A patient's sex and gender influence cardiovascular disease outcomes, with women more likely to die after a first heart attack or stroke compared to men, according to an Oct. 20 Washington Post report. -
Intermountain 1st in US to perform aortic aneurysm procedure
A vascular surgeon at Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has become the first in the U.S. to use the Gore EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis device for the treatment of an aortic aneurysm outside of a clinical trial.
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