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Tune in to the latest Talking Points episode to hear Pavel Osmancik and C. Michael Gibson discuss whether catheter ablation is superior to risk factor modification with antiarrhythmic drugs for the treatment of AF. www.tctmd.com/audio/prague... #Metabolic #Lifestyle #Hemoglobin #Qualityoflife
Medicaid ACOs Appear to Boost Preventive CV Care
Medicaid ACOs Appear to Boost Preventive CV Care
Medicaid ACOs Appear to Boost Preventive CV Care mosbey@crf.org Wed, 08/05/2026 - 14:13 Todd Neale States with new implementation of accountable care organizations saw gains in statin use and other measures.
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The TCTMD community mourns the loss of Marv Woodall, former CRF CEO and one of the founding fathers of the coronary stent. Woodall was a true forward thinker and visionary in the field of interventional cardiology and will be deeply missed. Read more about his life and legacy here:
Marvin ‘Marv’ Woodall, Cardiovascular Catalyst, Dies at 88
With an influential tenure in industry followed by a fruitful post-retirement, Woodall is remembered for his leadership and logic.
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Marvin ‘Marv’ Woodall, Cardiovascular Catalyst, Dies at 88
Marvin ‘Marv’ Woodall, Cardiovascular Catalyst, Dies at 88
Marvin ‘Marv’ Woodall, Cardiovascular Catalyst, Dies at 88 mosbey@crf.org Tue, 08/04/2026 - 16:24 Yael L. Maxwell With an influential tenure in industry followed by a fruitful post-retirement, Woodall is remembered for his leadership and logic.
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In-Hospital Mortality After M-TEER Doesn’t Diverge by Sex
In-Hospital Mortality After M-TEER Doesn’t Diverge by Sex
In-Hospital Mortality After M-TEER Doesn’t Diverge by Sex mosbey@crf.org Tue, 08/04/2026 - 13:45 Todd Neale Women were, however, more likely to experience bleeding and cardiac tamponade and less likely to get an ICD/CRT-D device.
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Despite effective meds, CVD remains a top killer. Why? @sabohashem.bsky.social shares how a new JAMA analysis reveals widespread systemic gaps in cholesterol care. It's time to interrogate how we deliver care. www.tctmd.com/news/ldl-lev... #Cardiology #Coronary #Lipids #Publichealth #Clinical
LDL Levels Still Unacceptably High for Many in the United States
The 2026 dyslipidemia guidelines offer “a chance to save lives at scale.” But statins alone can’t solve the problem.
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ANOCA Endotyping Bolsters QoL, Real-world Data Confirm
ANOCA Endotyping Bolsters QoL, Real-world Data Confirm
ANOCA Endotyping Bolsters QoL, Real-world Data Confirm mosbey@crf.org Tue, 08/04/2026 - 13:12 Caitlin E. Cox This “actionable process” harnesses invasive coronary functional testing to enable tailored care, a TRI-NOCA investigator says.
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What potential do Factor XI and its activated form, Factor XIa, hold for addressing challenges in AFib management, particularly for patients with AFib who are at high bleeding risk? Drs. Carolyn Lam and Hooman Kamel discuss the growing support for this approach. www.tctmd.com/addressing-t...
Todd Neale speaks to Shephal Doshi about the possibility of LAAO procedures taking place in ambulatory surgical centers. Doshi highlights how access issues, including extensive wait times, pose barriers to care. www.tctmd.com/videos/on-re...
New research reveals that when AS patients go from asymptomatic to symptomatic, acute care costs more than triple. This data, complementing EARLY TAVR results, highlights the urgent need for better management strategies and cost structures. www.tctmd.com/news/costs-s... #Cardiology #HealthcareCosts
Costs Spike When Severe Aortic Stenosis Symptoms Develop
The study serves as a reminder of what can happen when disease progresses in asymptomatic patients, David Cohen says.
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ZEUS Trial: Ziltivekimab Fails to Reduce MACE in ASCVD Patients
ZEUS Trial: Ziltivekimab Fails to Reduce MACE in ASCVD Patients
ZEUS Trial: Ziltivekimab Fails to Reduce MACE in ASCVD Patients cmacahilig@crf.org Mon, 08/03/2026 - 13:04 Caitlin E. Cox The drug lowered free IL-6 and hs-CRP levels but didn’t affect outcomes, raising doubts about the inflammatory hypothesis.
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New story from Caitlin Cox highlights the shortage of advanced HF and transplant cardiologists in many US States. Eiran Gorodeski shares how the study aimed to assess this pipeline problem. www.tctmd.com/news/advance... #HeartFailure #Workforce #Training #Education
Advanced HF and Transplant Cardiologists in Short Supply in Many US States
The data provide context on the ongoing workforce shortage in heart failure, a pipeline puzzle that’s proving hard to solve.
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An updated ECDP from the ACC highlights benefits offered by SGLT2 inhibitors, nonsteroidal MRA finerenone, and incretin-based therapies. Check out the full story: www.tctmd.com/news/fineren... #Heartfailure #Hemodynamics
Finerenone Boosted, GLP-1s Emphasized in Updated ACC Consensus on HFpEF
The document also highlights the interplay between HFpEF and CKM syndrome when managing comorbidities.
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TCTMD’s Top 10 Most Popular Stories for July 2026
TCTMD’s Top 10 Most Popular Stories for July 2026
TCTMD’s Top 10 Most Popular Stories for July 2026 mosbey@crf.org Fri, 07/31/2026 - 11:26 Caitlin E. Cox Explorations of dyslipidemia and heart failure, an oral PCSK9, TAVI data, and more—this month had quite the variety.
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Despite decades of progress in management of thromboembolism, clinicians continue to face the challenge of bleeding risk while preventing thrombotic events. In this expert discussion, Drs. Carolyn Lam and Hooman Kamel reflect on the evolving anticoagulation landscape. www.tctmd.com/addressing-t...
More insights💡More training🔬 More innovations in complications management ✨ Get ready to meet coronary and structural complications head-on at #CompCourse2026! 🫀🌄 Plus, don’t miss the Networking Reception at 4:50 PM! 🔗 https://ow.ly/BLTQ50ZuQWR
A new analysis of US data reveals how socioeconomic factors and hospital resources can impact the likelihood of amputation for patients with CLTI and advanced peripheral artery disease. Sherene Sharath shares more on the findings: www.tctmd.com/news/rising-...
Rising Tide of Amputations Spreads Burden Across More Hospitals
Better resource allocation and targeted programs will be needed to help vulnerable hospitals combat the trend.
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The brightest minds in #heartfailure are coming to Boston. Get a front-row seat to the pioneering updates and cutting-edge technologies transforming patient care!🫀 Save the date for #THT2027 — the world’s leading heart failure summit! 🌎 🔗 https://ow.ly/sYLW50ZuRzk
In this Heart Valve Matters episode, Ami Bhatt, MD & Jagat Narula MD PhD discuss the global impact of RHD and stress that to alleviate global burden we must double down on prevention, early diagnosis, and accessible long-term care. www.tctmd.com/audio/rhd-se... #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth
Lp(a) Levels Interplay With Sex Hormones to Influence VTE Ris
Lp(a) Levels Interplay With Sex Hormones to Influence VTE Ris
Lp(a) Levels Interplay With Sex Hormones to Influence VTE Ris mosbey@crf.org Thu, 07/30/2026 - 15:13 Yael L. Maxwell The thrombotic risk correlated with the lipoprotein may indeed be context dependent, researchers say.
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What do fellows wish more people understood about their career choice? @yaelmaxwell.bsky.social speaks with attendees at #Fellows2026 to find out. www.tctmd.com/videos/what-...
RHD Series: The Burden of Rheumatic Heart Disease
RHD Series: The Burden of Rheumatic Heart Disease
RHD Series: The Burden of Rheumatic Heart Disease mosbey@crf.org Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:38 1 hour 51 minutes hence Ami Bhatt and Jagat Narula discuss the global impact of rheumatic heart disease, its challenges, and ongoing efforts for prevention and treatment.
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Kick off #CompCourse2026 with deep dives to help you master structural and coronary complications! 🫀 🔗 https://ow.ly/qlJL50Zuwgp #interventionalcardiology #CardioSky #MedSky
Look Beyond Health Systems to Improve CV Risk: International Data
Look Beyond Health Systems to Improve CV Risk: International Data
Look Beyond Health Systems to Improve CV Risk: International Data mosbey@crf.org Wed, 07/29/2026 - 16:39 Todd Neale Three countries with different systems achieved similar levels of control, indicating that efforts to lessen CV risk should shift focus.
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An effort led by @scainews.bsky.social calls for shared responsibility among professional societies, institutions, regulators, and equipment manufacturers to modernize and standardize personal radiation protection and awareness. www.tctmd.com/news/scai-ca...
SCAI Calls for ‘Regulation-Mandated’ Enhanced Radiation Safety
In a pivot from personal safety measures, the multisociety effort calls on stakeholders to pursue a modern, standardized approach.
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On this episode of Heart Sounds, the TCTMD editorial team highlights their top stories from July, from rethinking MINOCA to AI-assisted cath lab preparation. Listen now: www.tctmd.com/audio/top-ca... @yaelmaxwell.bsky.social @lamckeown1.bsky.social
In the final installment of this three-part video discussion from #NYValves2026, experts share their perspectives on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' consideration of changes to the NCD for TAVI and the future of the field. Watch now: www.tctmd.com/videos/ny-va...
Top Cardiology News for July 2026
Top Cardiology News for July 2026
Top Cardiology News for July 2026 cmacahilig@crf.org Wed, 07/29/2026 - 11:16 1 minute 57 seconds ago A rethink for MINOCA, burn-out in imaging, AI cath lab prep, and the dyslipidemia guidelines: TCTMD journalists discuss their favorite stories.
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Just one day until #CompCourse2026 begins! 🎉 ✅ Hands-on training ✅ Real-world case reviews ✅ Expert insights and support ✅ Strategies for managing complications with confidence Haven't registered yet? There's still time to join us! 👉 https://ow.ly/h54p50ZtUKz #interventionalcardiology #CardioSky
Fibrinolysis for Rural STEMIs: Some Gains in Quality Metrics but Not Outcomes
Fibrinolysis for Rural STEMIs: Some Gains in Quality Metrics but Not Outcomes
Fibrinolysis for Rural STEMIs: Some Gains in Quality Metrics but Not Outcomes mosbey@crf.org Tue, 07/28/2026 - 15:23 Caitlin E. Cox Twenty years of data from New England highlight geographical challenges, which some say may merit a rethink of STEMI care.
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