News Releases

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January 31, 2012 ACCF/AATS/SCAI/STS Release Critical Consensus Document to Help Guide Use of New Minimally Invasive Heart Therapy to Treat Aortic Stenosis With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for patients with aortic valvular stenosis, the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF), along with the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), today released an expert consensus document to provide important guidance on its use. Read More
January 30, 2012 New Appropriate Use Criteria Reflect Latest Scientific Data on Restoring Blood Flow to Heart Updated appropriate use criteria released today offer detailed guidance on when to use an invasive procedure to improve blood flow to the heart and how to choose the best procedure for each patient. The clinical scenarios, written by a group of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, affirm the role of revascularization for patients with acute coronary syndromes and significant symptoms. Read More
January 17, 2012 American College of Cardiology, Launching CardioSource World News Today Looking to lead an evolution in medical news and member service, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Medical Communications today announced the creation of CardioSource World News, a new tabloid for the broader cardiology community. Read More