Montana Chapter of the American College of Cardiology

Biomarkers and Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in ANOCA
What is the protein biomarker signature for coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD)?
Prognostic Implications of Discordant Low-Gradient Severe Aortic Stenosis
Compared to patients with high-gradient (HG) severe aortic stenosis (AS), what are the outcomes of patients with discordant low-gradient (DLG) severe AS?
Transcatheter PFO Closure With Short Aortic Rims
What are the outcomes of transcatheter patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure in patients with short (
Cardiac Rehabilitation Deserts Key Factor in Low Rates, Geographic Variation in Starting Rehab
The rates of initiating participation in a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program continue to be low across the U.S., with a wide geographic variation in these rates, which was found to be related to poor availability of CR programs, according to a study published March 13 in JACC.
FDA Update: Agency Recalls Select Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue IABPs Due to Shutdown Risk From Coiled Cord Connection Failure
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Datascope/Getinge is recalling Cardiosave Hybrid and Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABPs) due to risk of a coiled cable connecting the display and base of the unit failing, causing an unexpected shutdown.