Controversy over Heart Attack Study Data and Recommendations Causes Fallout
The definition of what constitutes a heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction (MI), and the data points used to […]
Invasive Therapies May Be Excessive for Initial Treatment of Stable Ischemia
The American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019 held Nov. 16-18 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia announced the outcome of the most recent […]
UPMC Study Evidences Open Heart Surgery Superior to Stents for More than One Blocked Artery
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)’s Suresh R. Mulukutla, MD led a study to determine whether coronary artery bypass grafting […]
Cardiovascular Research Foundation Showcases Recent Research
Research from the Cardiovascular Research Foundation and the CRF Clinical Trials Center will be presented at the American College of […]
Abiomed Reports $100+ Million Clinical Investment in Impella Heart Pump
Abiomed is a publicly traded Massachusetts-based medical device manufacturer. It reports that it has now invested more than $100 million […]
Study Provides Snapshot of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection primarily occurs in middle-aged women, with most acute presentations occurring at the same time as MI, […]
Possible Factor in Early Dementia, Parkinson’s Detection Found
A possible factor for early detection of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s has been identified. Researchers at the […]
