Members of 4 societies published a consensus system of care document containing operator and institutional recommendations and requirements for transcatheter mitral valve interventions.
The TriClip device may be safe and effective for lowering tricuspid regurgitation by 1 grade or more.
A greater quantity of oral nitrate-reducing bacteria was found to be associated with reduced plasma glucose and insulin resistance in young to middle-aged adults.
People who are homeless are less likely to receive appropriate interventions for cardiovascular conditions compared with individuals who are not homeless, which may indicate significant barriers to care in patients who are homeless.
A research report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine described a method to record a quasi-standard electrocardiogram (ECG) using the Apple Watch.
Black and Latinx patients are less likely to receive specialty cardiology services during admission for heart failure (HF) compared with white patients, a study in Circulation: Heart Failure suggests.
The benefits of early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are significant, as patients in whom CKD is diagnosed in the early stages have the chance to make lifestyle changes, learn how to manage their disease, and extend their lives while avoiding or postponing the need for dialysis or transplant.
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have released a new evidence-based guideline detailing the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Paclitaxel-coated devices were associated with an approximately 50% increased risk of death when compared with control devices.
The certifications will establish comprehensive, evidence-based standards for cardiac and stroke care.
